Yachting Australia moves to clarify position on local towing regulatio



7:45 AM Fri 23 Jul 2010 GMT
Yachting Australia has recently contacted each of its State and Territory Yachting Associations (MYAs) seeking clarification of the laws regarding trailers and towing in the different jurisdictions. The variation in legislation between the States has been of concern for some time to the Yachting Australia Trailable Yacht and Sportsboat Committee. The International Etchells Class of Australia (IECA) has also written to Yachting Australia expressing their concerns over whether or not some trailable yachts and sportsboats comply with the legislation in some States. Of particular concern is the extent of the rear overhang, especially where the mast is carried on top ...


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by Craig Heydon




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