Race Officer Program
Being a Race Officer places you at the heart of sailing competition. The role requires the ability to perform an entire day on-water, displaying a range of skills such as race equipment preparation, on-water race management and monitoring course safety.
The Regional or National Race Officer is in-charge of the Race Offier Team, with Mark Laying, Committee & Finish Boat and Scorer & Handicapper accreditations placing you in within the Race Officer Team.
Courses
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Delivery: Online
Length: 2 hours self guided
Overview
This course will provide you with the knowledge required to become a valued member of the race management team as a Mark Layer.
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Delivery: Online
Length: 2 hours self guided
Overview
This course will provide you with the knowledge required to become a valued member of the race management team aboard the Committee & Finish Boat.
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Delivery: Online
Length: 2 hours self guided
Overview
This course teaches the basics of scoring, handicapping and ratings for sailing races. It covers equipment, risk management, and the relevant rules.
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| Regional and National Race Officer |
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Delivery: Face to Face course
+ 12 hours study
Length: 2 days
Overview
The individual responsible for all on water activities, on-course Race Officers, all associated race officials and volunteers. Can successfully work with club staff and regatta scoring/handicapping.
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To access e-learning Courses
To access your e-learning courses, if required for your discipline, please follow the steps below:
- Click here to login to your Australian Sailing Account.
- Click 'Log in' on the Australian Sailing Learning Centre tile.
- Click the Race Officials tile.
- Find and complete your respective e-learning.
- Still having any issues? Click the button below:
Find out more about e-learning Courses
Accreditation & Re-accreditation
An official's accreditation starts when their application is approved by Australian Sailing and lasts for four years. The requirements for accreditation and re-accreditation are explained in the table below. Our Officials Accreditation Policy is available here.
| Mark Layer, Committee and Finish Boat, Scorer and Handicapper |
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Accreditation
- Be a current member of an Australian Sailing affiliated Club.
- Agree to the Officials Code of Conduct.
- Complete the relevant online course.
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Re-accreditation
- There’s no need to re-accredit, but if you’d like to refresh your knowledge you may complete the online course again.
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| Regional or National Race Officer |
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Accreditation
- Be a current member of an Australian Sailing affiliated Club.
- Agree to the Officials Code of Conduct.
- Attend a Regional and National Race Officer course.
- Complete and pass the Regional and National Race Officer Exam
- Pass mark: 80% National Level
- Pass mark: 70% Regional Level
- Complete a Practical Assessment.
- Complete an Event Log showing you've acted as Principal RO or a Course RO at:
- Regional level: two Level 3 events and two Level 4 events
- National level: two Level 1 events and two Level 2 events
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Re-accreditation
- Be a current member of an Australian Sailing affiliated Club.
- Agree to the Officials Code of Conduct.
- Do any one of the following:
- Complete a Practical Assessment, or
- Complete an Event Log (to the level required for initial accreditation), or
- Attend (or present) a Regional & National Race Officer course.
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Application Forms
Once you've met the requirements specified above you can apply for Accreditation or Re-accreditaiton by clicking the button below:
Accreditation & Re-accreditation Form
