RACING RULES, REGULATIONS & SAFETY
SKIPPERS BRIEFINGS
The presentation file for the Skippers briefings will be available after the compulsory presentation evening.
2021-2024 RACING RULES OF SAILING
The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) governs the sport of sailboat, sailboard, and kite board racing. It is revised and published every four years by World Sailing.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES FOR COMPETITORS TO THE 2021-2024 RACING RULES OF SAILING
SPECIAL REGULATIONS & CATEGORY 7 EQUIPMENT AUDIT FORM
- The BSC conducts Equipment Audits days at the start of the season commencing in July each year.
- Please be reminded that yachts are required to always maintain compliance with the Australian Sailing Special Regulations when racing.
- The Category 7 Equipment Audit form can be downloaded below and should be completed prior to your audit/inspection.
- Refer to the 2021-2024 Special Regulations below
CATEGORY 7 EQUIPMENT AUDIT FORM
- Download the Category 7 Equipment Audit form. It should be completed prior to your audit/inspection.
2021-2024 SPECIAL REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE 1ST JULY 2021)
GUIDE TO PREPARING FOR YOUR AUDIT
GUIDE TO UPLOADING SAFETY AUDIT FORMS & INSURANCE PAPERWORK
BSC EQUIPMENT AUDITORS
- Denis Speyer
- Neil Hamilton
- Jeff Glen
- Kathie Meyers
- David Stenhouse
ON-WATER EMERGENCY PROCEEDURES AND SAFETY CARD
ON-WATER INCIDENTS
MARINE SAFETY AND EXCLUSION ZONES
BOATING SAFETY CHECKLIST
A guide to lifejacket and safety equipment rules for Enclosed and Offshore waters:
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
- Sydney Harbour Water Police: (02) 9320 7499
- Sydney Ports Vessel Traffic Service: (02) 9296 4999
- NSW Marine Rescue (South Head): (02) 9337 5033
SAILING EVENT NOTIFICATION SEASON 2024-2025
- MARINE SAFETY REGULATION 2016, EXEMPTION ORDER, Clause 140(1)
- Sailing Event Notification Form (1)
- Sailing Event Notification Form (2)
