Sailor & Parent Code of Conduct

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 Yachting Australia Anti-Doping Code.
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.

A Parent/ Guardian should:

Remember that children participate in sailing for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage children to participate, not force them.
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
Encourage children to sail according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility, violence or abuse.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a race.
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skills displayed by all participants.
Support all efforts to eliminate verbal and physical abuse from sport.
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
Show appreciation of the efforts of volunteer coaches, officials, administrators and other helpers as without them there would be no sport for your children to participate in.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.