With the deregistration of Yachting SA in 2023, the Australian Sailing board established a SA committee to take its place. This Regional Advisory Committee is a committee of Australian Sailing and is elected by SA clubs.

A call for nominations for Representatives is now open with four position becoming vacant. Each Member Club is entitled to nominate one (1) person, who is a financial member of the Member Club. Nominations close on 15th June.

Regional clubs are encouraged to nominate a member as meetings can be accessed online. Clubs are also encouraged to nominate female members to increase the gender balance of the committee.

Please access the nomination form using this link.

The committee can comprise a maximum of six elected and three appointed members. Elected members serve two-year terms, appointed member serve a one year term and the committee currently comprises the following members:

• Kirsty Dunn – RSAYS (Chair) (Elected Sept 2023 - position open/re-appointment required)
• Jessica Stephens – BSYC (Elected Sept 2023 - position open/re-appointment required)
• Tom Schnaars - ASC (Elected Sept 2023 - position open/re-appointment required)
• Mitchell Wiley - SYC (Elected Sept 2023 - position open/re-appointment required)

The committee is calling for nominations for new members who are willing to contribute to the development of Sailing in SA. The role of the committee is to help create a stronger sport, primarily by strengthening relationships between clubs and AS; both listening and understand clubs needs and communicating the role of AS and the services we provide.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Appoint the Delegate to represent the views of Member Clubs at AS General Meetings;
• Contribute to the development of the AS strategic plan
• Provide local guidance and advise on state specific issues
• Assist with government and industry advocacy
• Engage with and provide feedback from clubs
• Assist with review of affiliation fee appeals
• Form a voting panel for state awards

The Australian Sailing Constitution is located on the AS website and can be accessed HERE.

The SA Regional Advisory Committee Charter is located on the SA homepage and can be accessed HERE 

If you have any questions relating to the committee, its role, or this process, please contact SA General Manager Kylie Baker kylie.baker@sailing.org.au