About on water rolesCourse boat: Lay marks and assist with rescue if needed. Ideally you will have experience with mark laying and or completed the Australian Sailing Mark Laying online course: Mark Laying Course - Australian Sailing - Resources (sailingresources.org.au)Finish boat: Check boats finish correctly and record sail numbers as boats cross the line.Pin Boat: Assist the Race Officer with monitor boats at the start.Rescue Boat: Help boats in distress. Ideally you have experience in this role and/or have completed the Australian Sailing Safety Boat operator course: Powerboat - Australian Sailing - Resources (sailingresources.org.au)Start Boat: Assist the Race Officer with flags, timing and moitoring boats at the start. Ideally you will have some experience in this role.
About on shore roles Tower Operator: This is one of the most important roles in any regatta. The activity is to monitor radio communications, record any significant items, and notify the Principle Race Officer if there is a problem. Trailer Parking and Traffic Dircetion: At certain times people will be allowed to drop off and collect trailers. The local council requires us to supervise this activity. Any assistance would be great appreciated. Boat Ramp: Assisting competitors on the ramp with putting away and accessing their dollies. Regatta office - Registration: Assist with registration paper work etc. Results: Recording of results in the online result system. Sign On/Off: Encourage sailors to sign on and off each time the go onto and off the water. This is important for safety monitoring. First Aid: Manning a first aid station (First aid certificate required) Cafe Assistance: Help prepare and distribute volunteer lunches Social Media: Assisting with content creation, live streaming etc. Photography: The more photos the better! (BYO equipment) Boat Prep / Pack Up: Assisting with marks, tackle, flags, fuel etc. at the start and end of the days Assorted - There is always more to be done!
WSC = Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Ave, Rose Bay NSW 2029 - main regatta base for all courses on Sydney Harbour
GRSC = Georges River Sailing Club, Sanoni Ave, Sandringham NSW 2219 - location for foiling board course
RSYS = Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron at Kirribilli - the base for RSYS race management team
Where the volunteer is under 18 years of age the parent or guardian of the volunteers expressly agrees to be responsible for the volunteer's behaviour and agrees to personally accept the conditions set out below including the provision of a release and indemnity in the terms set out below.
The agreement is for the period of the event including event set up and pack up or on any ongoing role as required.
Volunteer Position Agreement – Terms and Conditions
Code of Conduct
WSC places great value on the time and commitment all participants invest and will not accept behaviour which breaches the Racing Rules of Sailing or the relevant Code of Conduct detailed in its Member Protection Policy. The key expectations are to:
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