Sailing Participant Code of Conduct
Competitors are expected to comply with the Basic Principle outlined in the Racing Rules of Sailing.
As a competitor you shall:
- Be tolerant of other users of the waterways and surrounding environs.
- Never argue with an official.
- Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other sailors/boating participant, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviour.
- Not abuse other crew members.
- Abide by the Australian Sailing Anti-Doping Policy.
- Work equally hard for yourself and/or your crew. Your boat’s performance will benefit and so will you.
- Be a good sport. Applaud your opponents when they get one up on you.
- Treat all participants as you like to be treated. Do not bully or try to take an unfair advantage of another competitor.
- Cooperate with your fellow sailors/boating participants, without them there would be no competition.
- Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit not just to please others.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
