Safety
Safety
The geography and climate of Australia are well suited for sailing and it is a popular activity offering a healthy lifestyle choice. However, across the country’s waterways, the conditions can vary greatly and can change quickly from a calm day to life threatening.
Therefore, safety in all its aspects must feature as a high priority, not just for the sport of sailing itself, but for its volunteers, officials, clubs, and classes and their members.
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Safety & Risk Management elearning Complete the FREE elearning designed to assist all roles in sailing develop their safety and risk management skills. |
Risk & Incident Management Find resources and tools you can use to ensure your Club or Class Association are adequately managing risk and safety. |
Special Regulations Access the current Australian Sailing Special Regulations, including the Interpretations and Amendments. |
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Safety Information Notices Find all current SINs, which are non-binding and may be used by clubs to consider safety concerns in club activities. |
Equipment Auditing Find Equipment Auditing Forms, FAQs and relevant policies, as well as how to become or find an equipment auditor. |
The Safety Committee Find out about the Safety Committee who oversee the strategic direction of Australian Sailing's safety program. |
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Major Incident Reports Access all published Major Incident Reports that help our sport learn from the lessons and situations that have occurred. |
Beacons Find crucial information about beacon operation, registration, disposal and inadvertent use. |
Maritime Regulatory Authorities Find useful links to the national and relevant state-based maritime regulatory authorities. |
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Safety & Sea Survival Certificate Find a Safety & Sea Survival course to equip yourself with the necessary skills to navigate emergencies at sea. |
Safety & Sea Survival Instructors Find out how you can become a Safety & Sea Survival Instructor to deliver SSS courses at an accredited centre. |
Safety & Sea Survival Centres Find out how your Club or Class can become an accredited Safety & Sea Survival Centre to deliver SSS courses. |
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