Registration for this event closes at Sun 29 Jun 2025 17:00.
Club Race Officer Course (Level 1)
Welcome to our race officer course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills of sailing race management to run club-level regattas. In this hands-on course, you will be introduced to World Sailing's race management policies and course management practices.
Pre-Requisites
- > 18 years old
- Possess a valid Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL)
- Prior experience as a sailor / an official in regattas will be advantageous
Course Content
- Safety
- Race Committee Procedures
- Signal Boat Organisation and Management
- Mark Boat Duties and Procedures
- Race Management Forms
- Course Illustrations
- Course Laying
- Course Configuration
Post-Course Requirements:
- Pass the theory examination.
- Clock experience as an Assistant Race Officer at a club-level regatta.
- Pass the practical assessment as a Race Officer at a club-level regatta.
Sailor ID:
If you don't have a Sailor ID, we can help you create one. Please complete the form here.
Course Fee Scheme:
Past and present National Training Squad sailors are eligible for a full course fee refund on the following basis within one year of attending the course:
- After attending the course, race officiate for at least two ranking regattas; and
- Have the Principal Race Officer endorse their competence for the events.
To apply for the scheme, please register for the course first and complete the Expression of Interest here.
