Code of Conduct

General Code of Conduct

Australian Sailing endorses the following code of conduct for members of a club or class.

This code of conduct is underpinned by the following core values.

To act within the rules and spirit of our sport.
To display respect and courtesy towards everyone involved in our sport and prevent discrimination and harassment.
To prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people involved in our sport.
To encourage and support opportunities for participation in all aspects of our sport.

A member shall:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealing with others.
Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions.
Make a commitment to providing quality service.
Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to, Australian Sailing’s standards, rules, regulations and policies.
Operate within the rules of the sport including national and international guidelines that govern Australian Sailing.
Do not use your involvement with Australian Sailing, a State Association or an Affiliated Club/Class Association to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of the Relevant Organisation.
Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.
Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, wherever possible.
Refrain from any form of harassment of others.
Refrain from any behaviour that may bring Australian Sailing, a State Association or an Affiliated Club/Class Association into disrepute.
Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity.
Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
Be a positive role model.

The Club has a Member Protection Officer (currently Garry Craig) and endorses the Member Protection Policy of Australia Sailing.