1. This newsgroup is for the discussion of sailing in Australian
waters or by Australians. Input from international subscribers
is welcome, indeed encouraged.
2. The following discussion is encouraged:
a) discussion of cruising issues in the waters around Australia
(including New Zealand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea...)
b) notification of club events
c) discussion of local races
d) discussion of international sailing events that have Australian
competitors
e) general discussion of sailing and boating issues which have
some Australian flavour
f) advertisements for second-hand boats and boating products
(located in Australia) by private sale
g) power, row and paddle boaters are also welcome to post here
if there is no more appropriate newsgroup available
3. The following postings are definitely NOT acceptable:
a) advertisements for boats or websites placed by or on behalf
of marine brokers
b) advertisements by (or on behalf of) businesses for boating
supplies or products, unless in response to a genuine request
c) flames (please avoid making personal attacks on other posters,
even if they don't show the same restraint)
d) binary or HTML postings
e) cross-posting to more than two other newsgroups. Cross-posting
at all should be avoided unless the posting is clearly
appropriate for all forums
