David Campbell-James

Race Officials Education Officer

Telephone 02380 604157

Email raceofficials@rya.org.uk

Objectives

To increase the number of Race Officials

To raise the standard of Race Officials

Race Officers

Judges in the protest room or resolving rules disputes

Umpires on the water

The Racing Charter

Objectives

• To provide a framework for everyone to enjoy the sport of sailboat racing in whatever capacity and to whatever level the individual desires

• To ensure that the sport of sailboat racing welcomes people and treats them equally

• To ensure those who experience sailboat racing are encouraged to continue

How can we help to make racing more fun

• Club Race Officials training• Advice on running successful Open

Meetings, correct Sailing Instructions• Good start lines and courses• Experienced Protest Committee

members• Rules Advisors and Mediators• Are we meeting the RYA Charter

Objectives• Do we have Happy Sailing Customers

Club Race Officer A 1 day club organised course

run to a basic RYA syllabus.

Delivered using a power point presentation with emphasis on correct visual and sound signals

Race Officer Scheme

Regional Race Management Coordinators

Regional Race Officer A Regional Race Officer seminar (2 days), delivered using a

power point presentation followed by a written multi-choice question test. Race Officer experience is required with attendance at a Regional or National Race Management Conference.

National Race Officer Similar to RRO but at least 2 years more experience

International Race Officer An ISAF qualification with an international seminar and test

and more experience.

Race Officer Scheme

Judge Scheme

Aimed at protest committee members

Nationally organised courses

Regional Judge National Judge

A 2 day seminar with emphasis on protest procedures, fact finding and decision making. Advisory and mediation hearings, rather than full protest hearings. Rule 42. Multichoice test and protest hearing test. Experience on protest committees

Umpire SchemeAimed at on the water umpires mainly in

Team Racing and Match Racing

Nationally organised courses

Regional Umpires National Umpires

A 2 day seminar with emphasis on boat on boat rules scenarios and umpiring procedures.

Multichoice test.

On the water assessment and experience.

• Information and Guidance on the RYA website at www.rya.org.uk

• Racing Charter in the Rule Book or on the website at www.rya.org.uk/racing/charter

David Campbell-James

Race Officials Education Officer

Telephone 02380 604157

Email raceofficials@rya.org.uk