Safety Information Notices

Safety Information Notices

Safety Information Notices (SIN) are issued by Australian Sailing through its Safety Committee for the benefit of the sailing community. Australian Sailing may review, revise or withdraw a SIN as it considers appropriate.

Issues to be addressed by a SIN may be raised by any party including boat owners, members of the marine industry, clubs, officials, state safety committees or Australian Sailing.

Australian Sailing will consider the matters in accordance with its risk policies and seek expert comment as appropriate to the request and formulate a SIN in response to the issue.

The position taken by Australian Sailing will not always be via regulation and may often be facilitated by communication and education consistent Australian Sailing’s policies on managing risk and thorough consideration after appropriate consultation.

Are Safety Information Notices binding?

They are non-binding and may be used by Clubs in the conduct of their activities or crews when considering safety issues.

SIN’s will be provided in the form of information advising the reader on the issue being addressed.


Access the Safety Information Notices

Access the full range of published and active Safety Information Notices below:

Jan 2024 - Medical Kit FAQ
Jan 2023 - Fire Extinguisher Inspection
Jan 2021 - Electronic Charts
Mar 2020 - Keel and Rudder Inspections
Feb 2020 - Sun Exposure
Jan 2020 - Briefing crew on safety equipment prior to race
Mar 2019 - Navigation Lights
Feb 2019 - Batteries for Racing Yachts
Jan 2019 - Offshore Race Categories
Mar 2015 - Surveys and Keel Inspections
Feb 2015 - Portable Gas Stoves
Jan 2015 - Trapeze Harnesses and Entrapment
Jan 2014 - Distress Beacons
Feb 2013 - Securing and Stowage of Liferafts
Jan 2013 - Propeller Guards