Volunteer Training Portal

Welcome to the RQYS Volunteer Training Portal – we will be updating the portal on a regular basis, so be sure to come back and check.

Race Management and Course Layer courses will be announced shortly, but if you want to get a jump on things and be ready you can view the Race Management  Training videos here https://www.rqys.com.au/volunteer-training-portal/

Australian Sailing On-line Course Laying Training which comes with its own accreditation via AS. You can register here https://yachting.canopihr.com.au/auth/register?returnUrl=%2F  The course takes approximately 4 hours to complete.– it is free and it’s a great way to wrap your head around the theory side of the process.  This is also good for the crews on course boats to review…

The First video is all about Flags, yes, Fun with Flags!

RQYS Volunteer Training Video 1 – Session One – Signal Flags an Overview

Here are the Powerpoints to follow along… Session One Power Points

Documents talked about in the training:

ISAF Race Signals part one

ISAF Race Signals part two

The next video to watch is all about the Start boat – specifically the Timekeeper

RQYS Volunteer Training Video 2 – Start Boat Timekeeper

Here are the Powerpoints to follow along… Session Two & Three Powerpoints

Documents talked about in the training:

Signal Boat Start Sequence form  (Timing Sheets)

and…

Knows how to use these tools:

Stop Watch

Compass (maybe)

Timing Box (if R.O.) requests use

Blank Paper or Timing Sheets

Horn if needed

Radio (If RO asks to call the start)