Race Management Training & Roles
Our club racing is managed by members who volunteer as Race Officers and Race Team members. They carry out the essential task of providing interesting and varied courses for our club racers.
As a Club Race Officer, you are expected to volunteer for two Sunday duties a year and there are opportunities to volunteer for additional club or open meeting events as Race Officer or as an assistant race officer. There is a training programme for those interested in becoming a Club Race Officer and there is a pathway for those club race officers that are interested in progressing to the role of Regional Race Officer.
A typical Club Race Officer duty involves coordinating with the race team prior to the day. Discussing the weather and buoy positioning with the safety boat coxswain. Setting the racecourse and briefing sailors. Starting races with the assistance of the race team using various flag & sounds signals, and calling back any boats over the line. Finishing races, writing down sail numbers and times to form a set of results. After racing helping to pack away equipment and inputting the results into the computer ready to be published onto the website.
As a Race Team member you are expected to do two Sunday duties a year and there are opportunities to volunteer for additional club or open meeting events and training to become a Race Officer or assistant is available.
A typical Race Team duty involves helping the race officer to start races using various sound signals and flags. Finishing races, writing down sail numbers and times to form a set of results. After racing helping to pack away equipment and assisting the Race Officer put the results from the race into the computer ready to be published onto the website.
What you will need for the day:
- A Buoyancy Aid. These can be hired from the club if needed.
- It can get chilly during the winter months so lots of layers will be needed.
Training & Support
George Hoskins, DWSC Council member, represents Race Management and supports Club Race Officers & Race Team volunteers. He can be contacted via email
Yearly training takes place for existing and new race officers & team members. This session is also useful for any member who races or wants to race. If you'd like to get involved or have any questions please do not hesitate to email sailing@dwsc.co.uk or phone 01753 683872.
Next Race Management Training
Useful resources for Race Officers
Race Officer Training Presentation
Sheets Found In The Race Box
Last updated 16:11 on 26 January 2025