ABOUT THE PSA
The Pelican Sailing Association (PSA) is the Class Association of the Pelican dinghy.

The objectives of the Association are to:

1. Encourage sailing and racing of the Pelican dinghy
2. Govern and control the Pelican class
3. Arrange and control Pelican Class Championships.

The PSA also nominates sailors for YAWA training courses. Yacht clubs affiliated to the PSA pay an annual fee and registration fee per boat (see Fees) which in turn is recouped from the Pelican sailors.

The Management Committee of the PSA is elected each year at the AGM, normally held during the State Championships. The committee consists of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Measurer and Registrar. In addition each affiliated club is entitled to appoint two or more delegates who may attend and vote at committee meetings.

Every Pelican must be officially measured and registered and may not sail in an Association events unless the boat is registered and has the Association identification number engraved on the boat (normally carved on the inside of the transom). Each boat must also be measured and the sails signed by the Association Measurer or his assistants. Additionally, all Pelicans must have the Class logo (the flying Pelican) on their mainsail for all events run under Association rules. Each boat may also carry club identification letters on the clew of the mainsail.

Any change in ownership of a Pelican should be notified to the Registrar as soon as possible to ensure that accurate records are maintained.

The highlight of the PSA racing calendar is the State Championships. Each year the Championships are sailed at a different location. The event normally consists of eight races for both consistency and handicap trophies, as well as a team's race. In addition the top ten finishers overall in the Championship receive a PSA medallion. The event gives Pelican sailors the opportunity to race against a different group of sailors at a different venue as well as being an enjoyable social event for both competitors and their parents.

SAFETY
At all times the safety of sailors is of primary concern to all Yacht Clubs. All junior sailors must be proficient swimmers and no junior sailor will be allowed onto the water if they are not wearing a lifejacket or buoyancy vest which conforms to approved safety standards (Australian Standard Code no AS1512 for lifejackets). In addition lifejackets and buoyancy vests must be of an appropriate size for the individual wearing them.

All coaches have completed training courses for instructors organised by the AYF. Your local club will have official rescue boats on the water for racing and training programs.

BOAT REGISTRATION
Every Pelican must be registered with the PSA. To see if your boat is registered, check out the PSA Boat Register.

Your local club will also require sailors to be registered at the beginning of every season for both new and existing sailors.

If you have recently bought or sold your Pelican, please email us so that we can update the PSA Boat Register. Registration forms are also available from your club.

FEES
Apart from your club membership fees, each dinghy must be registered with the PSA. Your club will collect and pass on your registration fee to the PSA. This fee is currently $15 per boat.

MEETING SCHEDULE
Meeting dates and venues for 2009 are as follows:

3 February	David Syme's Office in Applecross
28 Feb/March	Port Bouvard
April	AGM Geraldton
2 September 7 October 4 November 2 December January 2011 AGM Held at States	David Syme's Office in Applecross

MINUTES OF MEETINGS
Note: these are NOT the official minutes of the PSA and may be in draft form. The Secretary of the PSA keeps a record of the official minutes. Minutes from 2004-2006 available on request.