- OOD
- Safety Boat Helm
- Safety Boat Crew
- Juniors Training
- Juniors Shoreside
- Catering
- Cruise-in-Company 'Lead boat'
Officer of the Day
| Tasks | Support Provided |
|---|---|
| Decide whether it is safe for the race to run, taking into account weather (current & forecast) and sailors’ abilities | Internal training course for all volunteers |
| Call the Port authority to advise them of our intended activities | Work in pairs for each race |
| Set the course | Experienced buddy / guide on hand to assist |
| Start the race | Use WhatsApp group to arrange swaps as needed |
| Liaise with the safety boat crews as weather conditions change | Racers will be on hand to assist with course-setting |
| Record finishing times | Club-funded First Aid for regular volunteers |
| Apply handicaps if multiple classes compete |
If you would like to volunteer for this role please drop an email to Jamie Carrington to express your interest. If you have any questions please send them to him or the Sailing Secretary (Paul Belton) and one of them will get back to you with an answer. Contact them by clicking on their names, alternatively details can be found on the Sailing Committee page.
OOD Operating Procedures are available to view here.
Safety Boat Helm
| Tasks | Support Provided |
|---|---|
| Carry out pre-launch checks | Internal training course for all volunteers |
| Launching & recovery | Always accompanied by a crew |
| Driving the safety boats during training and / or racing events | Mix of experienced/novice helm/crew |
| Keep a lookout for ships and alert OOD, other safety boats and sailors | Use WhatsApp group to arrange swaps as needed |
| Packing the safety boats away | Racers will be on hand to help with launch & recovery |
| Ensuring the fuel tanks are topped up will be done by another volunteer | |
| Club-funded RYA Powerboat Level 2 & First Aid for regular volunteers |
If you would like to volunteer for this role please drop an email to Jamie Carrington to express your interest. If you have any questions please send them to him or the Sailing Secretary (Paul Belton) and one of them will get back to you with an answer. Contact them by clicking on their names, alternatively details can be found on the Sailing Committee page.
Safety Boat Operating Procedures are available to view here.
Safety Boat Crew
| Tasks | Support Provided |
|---|---|
| Carry out pre-launch checks | Internal training course for all volunteers |
| Launching & recovery | Always accompanied by a helm |
| Crewing the safety boats during training and / or racing events | Mix of experienced/novice helm/crew |
| Keep a lookout for ships and alert OOD, other safety boats and sailors | Use WhatsApp group to arrange swaps as needed |
| Laying and collecting racing marks | Racers will be on hand to help with launch & recovery |
| Packing the safety boats away | Ensuring the fuel tanks are topped up will be done by another volunteer |
| Club-funded First Aid for regular volunteers |
If you would like to volunteer for this role please drop an email to Jamie Carrington to express your interest. If you have any questions please send them to him or the Sailing Secretary (Paul Belton) and one of them will get back to you with an answer. Contact them by clicking on their names, alternatively details can be found on the Sailing Committee page.
Safety Boat Operating Procedures are available to view here.
Juniors Training
| Tasks | Support Provided |
|---|---|
| Build rapport and develop a positive and supportive learning environment | Operate under the supervision of a Senior Instructor |
| Deliver training in a fun and engaging way | Experienced buddy / guide on hand to assist |
| Pass on your practical sailing skills and experience | Use WhatsApp group to arrange swaps as needed |
| Share your theoretical knowledge | Club-funded RYA Assistant / Instructor for regular volunteers |
| Help with running games on Fun Days |
If you would like to volunteer for this role please drop an email to either John Burnell or Paul Belton to express your interest. If you have any questions please send them to either of these two and one of them will get back to you with an answer. Contact them by clicking on their names, alternatively details can be found on the Sailing Committee page.
Juniors Shoreside
| Tasks | Support Provided |
|---|---|
| Registering sailors/Instructors/helpers & issuing tallies (wristbands) | Informal training on duties |
| Call the Port authority to advise them of our intended activities | Experienced buddy / guide on hand to assist |
| Co-ordinate parent helpers to clear trollies off pontoon after launching | Use WhatsApp group to arrange swaps as needed |
| Keep a lookout for ships and alert the safety boats | Club-funded First Aid for regular volunteers |
| Co-ordinate parent helpers to bring trollies down the pontoon ready for recovery | |
| Collecting tallies to ensure all have returned |
If you would like to volunteer for this role please drop an email to either John Burnell or Paul Belton to express your interest. If you have any questions please send them to either of these two and one of them will get back to you with an answer. Contact them by clicking on their names, alternatively details can be found on the Sailing Committee page.
Junior Shoreside Operating Procedures can be found here.
Catering
| Tasks | Support Provided |
|---|---|
| Preparing components of cold buffet | It is suggested that this role is shared by a team of individuals / couples / families for each event |
| Lighting, cooking and cleaning the barbecue | Food and barbecue materials can be arranged by liaising with the Social Secretary |
If you would like to volunteer for this role please drop an email to the Social Secretary to express your interest. If you have any questions please send them to either him or the Sailing Secretary (Paul Belton) and one of them will get back to you with an answer. Contact them by clicking on their names, alternatively details can be found on the Club Officers page.
Cruise-in-Company ‘Lead boat’
| Tasks | Support Provided |
|---|---|
| Participate in the event | Experienced buddy / guide on hand to assist |
| Liaise with the Sailing Committee to confirm destination and departure in light of weather forecasts in weeks leading up to the event | Use WhatsApp group to arrange swaps as needed |
| Use the WhatsApp group to discuss and co-ordinate shore activities with participants | |
| During the event be the main point of contact to discuss activities and assist cruisers with any issues |
If you would like to volunteer for this role please drop an email to Mike Fry to express your interest. If you have any questions please send them to him or the Sailing Secretary (Paul Belton) and one of them will get back to you with an answer. Contact them by clicking on their names, alternatively details can be found on the Sailing Committee page.