Boat Registration

Registration & Transfers

To register a new boat and get a sail number, or to transfer ownership of a boat

1. Complete the Registration/Transfer Form 

2. Send it to the registrar with the Measurement Book for your boat.  

New registrations are $50, Transfer of a boat that already has a sail number $25.

NOTE: There is NO CHARGE for transferring ownership between siblings.

Don't have your measurement book?

1. If you are missing the measurement book for your boat please check the list of books held by the registrar. If your book book is on this list, please email the registrar. 

2. If your book is not on the list above, you can order a replacement from IODA.  Please email the IODA Secretary General, Fiona Kidd - she will need a photo of the ISAF plaque on your boat.

AIODA Registrar contact details:-

Location of ISAF Plaque

Sample ISAF Plaque

Sail Number Style/Colour - Racing Rules of Sailing Appendix G

G1.2 Specifications

(a) National letters and sail numbers shall be in capital letters and Arabic numerals, clearly legible and of the same colour. Commercially available typefaces giving the same or better legibility than Helvetica are acceptable.

AS Equipment Regulation 4 - Boat Identification

In accordance with Australian Sailing Equipment Regulation 4 all boats are required to have clearly marked externally on their transom or on both outboard sides of the hull the following information:

a)      The name of the boat in letters/figures at least 50mm high and 8mm thickness;

b)      The registered sail number;

c)      Name of the owner’s AS affiliated Club. Note: while the name of the Club may be abbreviated it is recommended the name be in full where possible as another club may also use the same abbreviation