RLYC Race Management Volunteer availability 2024

ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB Tel: 01983 300727 Email: sailing@rlyc.org.uk
RACE MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER FORM

I would like to take this opportunity to I thank all the volunteers that helped make this year such a success, without you, the racing in Cowes simply could not take place.

For those who have not yet become involved in race management then please do consider volunteering to either help, or to shadow, to see what fun it is to be part of the team. Whilst the race officer has a very skilled and technical job there is always room for the less/or no experienced helpers.

Below is a list of events that are currently in the calendar and we would encourage you to volunteer for as many as you feel able to.

We will be arranging some informative and educational talks next year which we will share more information on in the New Year.

Best wishes

RLYC Sailing Office
Volunteer Name:*

First NameLast Name
E-mail:*
Mobile:*
Do you have any dietary requirements?*

YesNo
If Yes, please specify
EXPERIENCE - It would be helpful if you could indicate which roles you are already experienced in doing:*

Race OfficerTimekeepingSpotting & recordingFlags & visual signalsSoundsCommittee boat skipperMark laying boat skipperMark laying boat assistantResults input (using computer or iPad)Beginner
DUTY TYPES - It would be helpful if you could indicate which roles interest you.*

Race OfficerTimekeepingSpotting & recordingFlags & visual signalsSoundsCommittee boat skipperMark laying boat skipperMark laying boat assistantResults input (using computer or iPad)Beginner
RACING FORMAT - Please indicate if you are interested in volunteering from a Committee vessel (a stable boat that is driven out to the race area, then anchored ahead of racing), or from the Shoreline (either based in The RLYC Race box or at the RLYC Flagpole) or both!*

Committee vessel racing onlyShoreline (Race Box/Flags) onlyCommittee vessel and Shoreline
COMMITTEE VESSELS AND RIBS - When the club is running a regatta, one of the challenges we have is finding suitable motor boats to use for both the committee vessel (CV) and also RIBs for use on mark laying duties or shortened course RIBs for CCW. If you have a boat, or know someone who does, please let us know!

Committee boatMark laying RIBShortened course/Media RIBSpectator/Rally boat
Details of vessel and suitability.
2024 REGATTA SCHEDULE

In the tables below please tick Yes if you wish to be involved in that event, or No if you are unavailable to help.

Lunch and refreshments are provided at every regatta. Please make sure you add any dietary requirements.

The Sailing Secretary will be in touch to confirm whether we will need your help ahead of each regatta, so although you have marked you are available please do not assume you are 'locked' into helping until you have received confirmation via phone/email.
Sat 2 & Sun 3 MAR - RIB & RYA Mark-laying theory training on Saturday followed by practical mark laying on the Sunday. Putting your newly acquired skills into practice at a low-key Etchells Youth Academy racing event on Sunday.

YesNo
Sun 3 MAR - Etchells Youth Academy Practice racing - A committee boat and mark-laying team to run training races and starts.

YesNo
Sat 6 & Sun 7 APRIL - Etchells Youth Academy Selection weekend - A committee boat with two mark-laying teams to run windward-leeward racing.

YesNo
Sat 27 & Sun 28 APRIL - Etchells Spring Regatta - A committee boat team with two mark-laying teams to run windward-leeward racing.

YesNo
Sat 4 & Sun 5 MAY - Cowes Solent Series - Shoreline start for keelboats; shorebased race team to run round-the-cans racing from the RLYC Race Box, and flags from the RLYC flagpole.

YesNo
Sat 25 & Sun 26 MAY - Cowes Solent Series - Shoreline start for keelboats; shorebased race team to run round-the-cans racing from the RLYC Race Box, and flags from the RLYC flagpole.

YesNo
Thursday 6 JUNE - PropSail Regatta – One committee boat to run windward-leeward and round-the-cans racing, with two mark laying RIB teams.

YesNo
Sat 22 & Sun 23 JUNE - Etchells Red Funnel Regatta - A committee boat team with two mark-laying teams to run windward-leeward racing.

YesNo
Sat 29 & Sun 30 JUNE - Regatta TBC - A committee boat team with two mark-laying teams to run windward-leeward racing.

YesNo
Sat 6 & Sun 7 JULY - Cowes Classic Week – Shorebased regatta office support during regatta registration.

YesNo
Mon 8 - Fri 12 JULY - Cowes Classic Week – Our flagship regatta with 240+ boats, with four committee boat teams running races, with eight mark laying RIB teams. One shoreline team for shoreline starts with RIBs who will monitor/shorten course races. Plus a full shoreside team.

YesNo
Sat 27 JULY - Fri 2 AUGUST - Cowes Week - Shoreline and Committee vessel starts for multiple fleets – race team needed to work on the RYS Battlements, Committee vessel and Mark laying teams.

YesNo
Please add your preferred location of volunteering during Cowes Week e.g. RYS Battlements, Committee vessel, or on a mark laying RIB:
Fri 16, Sat 17 & Sun 18 AUGUST - Etchells National Championships - A committee boat team with two mark-laying teams to run windward-leeward racing.

YesNo
Sat 31 AUGUST & Sun 1 SEPTEMBER - Etchells South Coast Championships - A committee boat team with two mark-laying teams to run windward-leeward racing.

YesNo
Sat 14 & Sun 15 SEPTEMBER - Cowes Solent Series - Shoreline start for keelboats; shorebased race team to run round-the-cans racing from the RLYC Race Box, and flags from the RLYC flagpole.

YesNo
Sat 5 & Sun 6 OCTOBER - Arrow Trophy – Two committee vessel teams and 2 mark-laying teams. Windward-leeward, round-the-cans and match racing. On the water umpires required.

YesNoMaybe
Thank you very much for your support.

Email: sailing@rlyc.org.uk
Tel: 01983 300 727
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