Australian Sailing (AS) is seeking Expressions of Interest from affiliated clubs to host the following events for 2024, 2025 & 2026

The four AS events are -

• 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 by completing this EOI by 20th March 2024.

The regattas should normally be held from July 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
• It can be run in conjunction with a Match Racing event already in the Club's calendar
• 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 Emma Humphries
Phone - 02 9170 6926 email -  emma.humphries@sailing.org.au