Australian Sailing (AS) is seeking Expressions of Interest from affiliated clubs to host the following events for 2022 and 2023.

• Open Match Racing Championships
• Women Match Racing Championships
• Youth Match Racing Championships
• Schools Match Racing Championships

Clubs interested in hosting the above regattas should apply for the regatta by completing the online EOI by 2 March 2022.

The regattas should normally be held in July through to October (other months may be considered).

Key Points

• The Regattas are an AS owned event.
• The Host Club will be the Regatta Organising Authority (OA), working on behalf of and with AS
• The Regatta should be the only major event being conducted at the club at the time
• The Regatta will be open to up to 12 skippers (depending on the number of boats available at the Host Club)
• World Sailing Grade 3 (Subject to review by WS)
• Expression of Interest to skippers will be based on World Sailing rankings
• The racing is conducted on the one-course area

Financials - The host club will be responsible for:

• Setting the event entry fee (subject to approval from AS) and receiving all proceeds
• Event welcome and presentation functions
• Any revenue and costs for food and beverage sales associated with the event be responsible for any food and bar sales associated with the event
• Writing the NOR and SI in accordance with the current AS/WS Template
• Website management
• Costs associated with the supply of AS Medals and prizes
• All communications to competitors
• Registering the event with World Sailing and completing the Grading form after the event
• Follow the Australian Sailing Conditions of Conduct for Match Racing Championships
• Supply and pay for –
  • All Race management and officiating costs including vessels, fuel, travel and accommodation, if applicable.
  • Event media (including race reports, social media and photography)
  • Volunteer lunches and refreshments
  • Competitor lunches
  • Any volunteer apparel (if applicable)
  • All venue, facility, permit, results system and other operational costs
  • AS Medals with engraving to be invoiced to the host club
• Other costs as agreed between the host club and AS

Vessel List Requirement

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All enquires please contact Lesley Fasala - lesley.fasala@sailing.org.au / 0412 502 395