Australian Sailing Volunteers’ Forum

Published On: January 20, 2026

Please join us for the first Australian Sailing Volunteers’ Forum for 2026, an event open to anyone working to facilitate our sport.

Date: Tuesday 3 March 2026

Time: 1800 to 2000

Venue: Perth Dinghy Sailing Club

Please register here.

The purpose of this Forum is to catch up following the 2026 championships period, discuss topics which have arisen, share learnings and knowledge. Topics to be covered include those related to race documentation, protests, redress and measurement, safety and volunteers in general. Time will be provided for general networking and socialising, the bar will be open, and some food will be supplied at the conclusion of the formalities.

This event is open to anyone supporting sailing events, including, but not limited to:

  • Race Officers
  • Start/finish boat personnel
  • Mark layers
  • Safety Boat operators/crew
  • Jury members
  • Protest Committee members
  • Umpires
  • Measurers
  • Equipment Auditors
  • Administrators

The purpose of this event is to educate, provide networking and mentoring opportunities, identify pathways to qualification and develop a support network.

An online attendance option will be facilitated, for those in regional locations or unable to attend in person. The link to join online, will be circulated prior to the Forum.