Australian Sailing - Tasmania

10/06/2026

Appeals Published 📋

The Australian Sailing appeal panels have had a busy few months with 8 new appeals being heard and resolved.

These appeals are from a range of incidents, boats coming together on separate courses, a prestart incident, confusion around instructions on the Sailing Instructions and protests that needed to be reheard.

🔗 Read the full article here 👇🏼

Recent appeal decisions have been published to the Australian Sailing website.

06/06/2026

Learn to fix your Dinghy Foils. - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/ryct/events/361705

Learn how to fix your own foils in this 2 day school holiday program.

Work with gel coat and bring your own foils so you can do a touch up on them. Practise on our club boat foils if yours are already in top condition, or on our club foils you want that extra practise. Don't wait on someone else to fix your foils, learn yourself! Fast foils and get your boat ready for summer.

All materials provided! - gloves, gelcoat, mask, sandpaper, sanding block, tapes etc.

01/06/2026

Upcoming Integrity Webinars 📢

Sport Integrity Australia is launching a new series of webinars to help sporting organisations manage integrity and protect participants.

Upcoming sessions:

🗓️ 8 July 2026 – Handling unreasonable complaint parties
🗓️ 10 September 2026 – What young people need from us (child safety in sport)
🗓️ 14 October 2026 – The 2027 Code (anti-doping updates)
🗓️ 18 November 2026 – Protecting fair play (competition manipulation & wagering)

🔗 Full Article Here -

Sport Integrity Australia is launching a new series of webinars aimed at helping sporting organisations manage integrity and protect their members and participants.

28/05/2026

Who will be Tassie’s Ronstan watch winners at our Sailing Summit this Sunday, Bellerive Yacht Club?
Registration is still open to attend - https://www.sailing.org.au/events/336866

27/05/2026

Don't miss out on attending the 2026 Tasmanian Sailing Summit! Registrations close on Friday 29th May.

🗓️ Sunday 31st May 2026
📍 Bellerive Yacht Club

Why attend?
💡 Hear from content experts and club leaders
💡 Learn the latest on new initiatives, resources, and projects from Australian Sailing
💡 Connect with decision makers and peers from across the sailing community
💡 Get practical advice to help your club plan and thrive

Don't miss out! Register now to attend 👇
https://www.sailing.org.au/events/336866

26/05/2026

Not Just Turns - Penalties for Breaking Rule 42 🙅

Following on from our last article, here’s what happens if you’re penalised under rule 42.

When judges are on the water observing under Appendix P of the Racing Rules of Sailing, they apply a sliding scale of penalties that become more severe with repeated infringements.

First penalty (P2.1): A Two-Turns Penalty. Complete it correctly - clear of other boats, then make two turns in the same direction (each including a tack and gybe). Failure = disqualification.

Second penalty (P2.2): You must promptly retire from the race. If not, you’ll be scored DNE.

Third and further penalties (P2.3): You must promptly retire, otherwise you risk disqualification from the event with no score excluded and possible misconduct action.

Always check the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, as penalties can be changed.

Read the full article here 👇🏼
https://www.sailingresources.org.au/news/not-just-turns-penalties-for-breaking-rule-42?fbclid=IwY2xjawSB0yBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR7pG3j-ZVx8ucSBaKjTzq6z5ej8X0jzRoJnGkVJnOqjNcxvGlNNolOTZc-FGA_aem_x8aEoeKiWboGCg0fAM_u4Q

So, you’ve been penalised for breaking rule 42 by a judge on the water. What next?

25/05/2026

24/05/2026

Join us on Sunday 31st May at Bellerive Yacht Club for the 2026 Tasmanian Sailing Summit!

This year's Sailing Summit is set to deliver another inspiring opportunity for clubs and class associations to connect, share ideas, and stay informed on the latest initiatives, resources, and projects from Australian Sailing.

Australian Sailing will share updates on the exciting new Participation Strategy for sailing across the country, SailLAB (our new S.T.E.M. Syllabus), hear from members of our sailing community surrounding building participation and get the opportunity to take part in one of two workshops.

To register for the Sailing Summit and for more information on the agenda click the link below 👇

https://www.sailing.org.au/events/336866

22/05/2026

Matthew Wardell | Tasmania ✨👏🏼

Throughout National Volunteer Week, we’ll be highlighting the 2025 Australian Sailing Volunteer of the Year Award nominees to recognise the incredible impact they make within our sailing community.

For more than 25 years, Matt has dedicated countless hours to growing and supporting sailing communities across Australia.

As Commodore of Port Esperance Sailing Club for seven years, Matt helped guide the club through one of the most challenging periods in its history - leading the reconstruction of the clubhouse and replacement of the club fleet while keeping the sailing community connected through COVID-19 and beyond.

Matt continues to volunteer as Rear Commodore, junior instructor, coach, rescue boat volunteer and President of the Tasmanian Sabot Association. His passion for making sailing accessible has helped more young sailors compete at state and national level, while strengthening connections between clubs across Tasmania.

Whether he’s on the water coaching, supporting regattas, or advocating for the future of the sport, Matt’s commitment to sailing and his community is truly inspiring.

Thank you, Matt 💙



Australian Sports Commission
Port Esperance Sailing Club
Australian Sailing - Tasmania