There are a variety of responsibilities required during a regatta, including:
Umpires: BRO's follow each race up the course ensuring that the boats stay in their respective lanes and are abiding by race rules.
Starters: Liaises with the aligner and getting each race underway to a fair and safe start.
Aligners: Liaises with the starter and aligns boats evenly for a fair start.
Judges: Ensures that the correct finishing order is recorded from the finish line. A fantastic role where you get to witness all the results first hand!
Marshals: Identifies and marshals boats into the race and monitors safely.
Referee: Single BRO nominated by the Officials Jury who oversees all the official regatta operations.