Guideline review date: June 2018
The
CARA planner (DOCX, 423KB) must be used in conjunction with this guideline to determine additional risk hazards and controls within school-specific circumstances.
Activity scope
This guideline relates to student participation in sailing in small sailing craft on sheltered and semi-sheltered waters for the purposes of instruction, competition and/or recreation as a curriculum activity.
Small sailing craft refers to boats (usually less than 6 metres) that are propelled only by wind and are solely designed for day sailing (i.e. they have no accommodation facilities and usually carry little or no ballast).
Location and conditions (e.g. sheltered or semi-sheltered waters) have a large bearing on the safety and operation of the activity. Note: Semi-sheltered waters may be considered as sheltered waters when extra safety craft, safety lines or other devices are used to simulate a safe shore.
Management of risks associated with sailing small craft in open water is not covered under this activity guideline. Open water sailing conditions are appropriate for advanced sailors only.
Sailing in small craft may involve other activities that have various risk levels. Refer to the
relevant activity guidelines (e.g.
Swimming in locations other than pools,
Light vehicles, towing and trailers) for mandatory requirements associated with this activity.
For activities beyond the scope of this activity a separate risk assessment must be undertaken using the
CARA generic template (DOCX, 401KB).
Medium risk: Sailing for instruction, competition and/or recreation in sheltered waters.
High risk: Sailing for instruction, competition and/or recreation in semi-sheltered waters.
Extreme risk: Sailing for competition and/or recreation in open waters.