Technical and Offshore - Introduction

Sailing is a technical sport and is necessarily very equipment-dependent.

The force of nature is harnessed through equipment where fluid dynamics is fused with aerodynamics making sailing one of the most challenging technical sports.

Equipment Performance optimisation is at the core of high-level sailing competition. Whilst sailing evolves to make the most of the advantages that technological evolution can bring to the sport, there are rules governing the use of equipment which aim to ensure both the safety of sailors and fairness of the competition.

The Technical and Offshore Team strives to promote and manage the technical aspect of the sport, servicing our groups of volunteers, our classes, and our industry to this end.

Responsibilities

The Technical and Offshore team has the following strategic responsibilities:

• Olympic Equipment

To deliver on our commitment with the technical integrity of the sport at an Olympic level and reduce the risk of manufacturers becoming complacent or monopolistic.

• World Sailing Classes

To improve the services to our Classes, creating value to their members, race officials and their manufacturers.

• Technical Industry

To use our reach and influence to promote and service the technical side of the sport.

• T&O Governance

Management of Committees, Classes, Rules and Regulations, assisting body of volunteers ensuring compliance with regulations: Equipment Committee, Oceanic and Offshore Committee, WS Classes Committee, Equipment Rules Sub-committee, Special Regulations Sub-Committee, International Regulations. Assisting the Sailor Categorisation, the IMSC and the Safety Panel.

• Safety

Improve safety awareness and promote best practices to minimise risk of sailing incidents.