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.
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:
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)
Knows how to use these tools:
Timer:
- Stop Watch
- Timing Box (if R.O.) requests use
- Blank Paper or Timing Sheets
- Fill in Race Time Tracking Sheets
- Horn if needed
- Radio (If RO asks to call the start)
- Compass (maybe)
Wind Recording:
- Compass
- Wind Indicator
- Anemometer if given one by RO
- Wind Chart from RO
- Pen
Make sure you have these items in your Finish Box, it is up to you!
- Stopwatch (s) synced to GPS time
- Compass
- Wind Stick
- Voice Recorder
- Finish Sheets & Clipboard x 3 sets (enough for the expected number of races)
- Information on Start Sequences, OCS, BFD, UFD etc.
- Number of sailors
- Course tables (if needed) to put finish boat in the right spot. As the Finisher you work with your Skipper to anchor in the right spot
- In addition to the RQYS live Course Laying Training we will be requesting that all RQYS Course Layers take part in the new 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.