Volunteer Roles

On race days, a roster of member volunteers is maintained to assist club officials in the smooth and safe running of the sailing program. There are roles both on the water and off the water in the club tower, with additional roles onshore for special events such as regattas. Email notifications are used to remind rostered members prior to a shift. 

Race Day Roles

Volunteer Roster

• Prepared at least three months in advance and accessible through the Sailor App.
• Participants advise by email/text when entered on roster and need to confirm.
• Will also be asked to reconfirm 4 weeks prior to roster.
• Will receive email from Sailor App 7 days prior.

Volunteers are required from 5 pm for Wednesday twilight sailing and at 12 midday for Sunday Club racing.

Race Officer / Start Boat

Position description:   Race Officer (on start boat)      Scorer - position description coming soon

• Race Officer to arrive at MMYC at least 2 and a half hours before race.
• Skipper and Scorer to arrive two hours before race start for Volunteer Briefing

Race Officer:

• Agree with Sailing Committee rep on race length
• Convene Volunteer Briefing two hours prior to race.
• Ensure crewing is adequate for the days conditions

Course and Patrol Boats Skippers and Crews

Position description:    Course boat driver and crew         Patrol boat driver and crew  

• Arrive two hours before race start for Volunteer Briefing
• Start boat crew x 2

Tower Officer and Tower Assistant

Position description:    Tower Officer and Tower Assistant