NEWC, as the organising committee, has coverage under the Australian Blokart Association (ABA) Public Liability Insurance, which covers all competitors who are members of an ABA affiliated club during official races and practice times. Please note that this only applies when claims are made by third parties.

Any sailing outside of the official race area and official sailing times is undertaken at the sailor’s OWN RISK. It is recommended that sailors take out their own Public Liability Insurance to cover these circumstances.

NEWC does not carry personal insurance for any competitors. NEWC highly recommends that you, as a competitor or spectator, organise your own personal property and medical insurance where appropriate.

Australian competitors are covered by Medicare and any private health insurance they may have. Members of Australian Sailing affiliated clubs are covered for personal accident insurance claims, which are not covered by Medicare or a private health fund. The Australian government has reciprocal arrangements in place with many countries that may entitle some international competitors and their families to free or subsidised medical care. However please check with your own government to verify whether separate cover is required. Also, check http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/medicare/reciprocal-health-care-agreements/healthcare-for-visitors-to-australia for further details.