The club is totally reliant upon volunteers to run all its activities and we do provide training and support for those who undertake duties. We have 2 training events scheduled for club level Race Officers. The first is a day course on Saturday, 3 May from 1000 – 1600 which assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and covers:
A brief introduction to the RYA Racing Charter & Racing Rules of Sailing
Understanding the club standing sailing instructions
Course setting
Running a shore line start including how to postpone, re-start and run recalls
How to finish a race
Dealing with protests
Safety aspects
Tips for setting-up the Starter's Box for single handed operation
Use of the Race Officer's equipment including the fixed radio
Use of the results form
Calculating the result in long hand and with Sailwave
The 2nd event is an evening refresher for existing ROs on Thursday, 8 May from 1900 – 2130. This will cover:
Course setting
Starting & Finishing
Safety aspects
Calculating the results with Sailwave
Both courses will use the club’s race simulator and the full day course will also spend some time at the Starter’s Box. There is no charge for either course but you do need to sign-up via [email protected]
Training Principal
Richard Jenner
A brief introduction to the RYA Racing Charter & Racing Rules of Sailing
Understanding the club standing sailing instructions
Course setting
Running a shore line start including how to postpone, re-start and run recalls
How to finish a race
Dealing with protests
Safety aspects
Tips for setting-up the Starter's Box for single handed operation
Use of the Race Officer's equipment including the fixed radio
Use of the results form
Calculating the result in long hand and with Sailwave
The 2nd event is an evening refresher for existing ROs on Thursday, 8 May from 1900 – 2130. This will cover:
Course setting
Starting & Finishing
Safety aspects
Calculating the results with Sailwave
Both courses will use the club’s race simulator and the full day course will also spend some time at the Starter’s Box. There is no charge for either course but you do need to sign-up via [email protected]
Training Principal
Richard Jenner