Safety Committee

The main task of the Safety Committee is to provide advice to Australian Sailing’s Board members on safety matters and to oversee the strategic direction of the safety program. This invariably involves reviewing, proposing and interpreting safety regulation for the sport of sailing.

The appropriate level of regulation is always a difficult balance to strike. Too much regulation does not necessarily lead to safer outcomes and can detract from enjoyment of the sport of sailing. Conversely too little regulation can lead to a cavalier approach to safety, reckless behaviour and importantly not capturing important lessons from past experiences and incidents.