Season 2024/25 Preparation

Season 2024-25 Preparation

Keelboats & Sportsboats

All keelboat and J70 owners are encouraged to start preparing for the coming season. As per usual, all keelboats and J70s will be required to submit a MOB declaration and CAT 6 Equipment Audit signed by an equipment auditor to the Sailing Office. Hard copies are available from the Sailing Office or print from the following links. ORCc certificates expire on 30 June 2024, and revalidation is required to compete in ORCc divisions. Boats NOT kept in the marina or on the handstand must submit a copy of their boat insurance to the Sailing Office.

• ORCc revalidation: complete NOW    https://www.sailingresources.org.au/ratings-hub/orc/
• MOB declaration 2024-25: due prior to 31 October or first race https://bys.asn.au/PDF/RACING/2024-25/BYS-MOB-declaration-24-25.pdf
• CAT 6 Equipment Audit forms V1.6:  https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/podtdt8wmfp3lhtf.pdf 
• Special Regulations Part 1. The Special Regs provides detailed information on the required safety equipment and standards. The Cat 6 audit form is the checklist for the special regs. If you are unsure of something on the Cat 6 form, refer to the source document 'Special Regulations Part 1'. Visit the Australian Sailing Safety Hub for lots of information. See the tips sheet Preparing for a BYS Keelboat Equipment Audit for advice on getting ready.

Equipment Auditors

• Denis Liubinas - 0414 547 143
• Blair Coventry - 0499 550 067
• Phil Endersbee - 0419 321 521
• Andrew Lawson - 0423 267 498
• Richard Ekberg - 0419 349 042
• Phil Beattie - 0408 502 698

Become a Club Equipment Auditor (CEA)

Equipment Auditors play a vital role in ensuring safety standards are consistently met. We are seeking additional members to become Club Equipment Auditors to help with the completion of safety audits. Training includes completion of self-paced online training and mentoring by a current CEA. Please contact the Sailing Office if you can help out. For more information or to sign up for CEA training visit the CEA Course page.

Off the Beach boats

OTB boats need to lodge a copy of their insurance with the Sailing Office and register for lawn and rack storage, https://www.revolutionise.com.au/bys/events/251019

BYS Sailing Office