Skipper:
Navigates the Race Committee boat to the race site. Positions the boat to be anchored for the start. Maintains the boat position throughout the race and navigates the boat back to the club. Qualifications: Owns or has access to a large power boat. Skilled in navigation and maneuvering.
PRO:
Principal Race Officer (PRO) makes all command decisions regarding conduct of the race. Qualifications: Requires thorough knowledge of the racing rules, successful completion of the Race Management Course and considerable experience.
Timer:
The Timer announces race sequence: race starts, restarts, and finishes. This is a critical position. Qualifications: Requires knowledge of the Racing Rules starting procedure and broad Race Committee volunteer experience.
Recorder:
Uses pre-printed entry lists to check-in boats, records starting errors, and finish times. Qualifications: None.
Signal Flags:
Raises and lowers signal flags primarily for the starting sequence as instructed by the Timer. Qualifications: None.
Gunner:
Fires single barrel shot gun using blanks during starting sequence and at finish on command of Timer. Qualifications: Minimal training required.
Spotter:
Notes wind direction and spots finishing boats. Qualifications: None.
Crew:
Inflates marks, drops anchors holding the marks, retrieves marks and anchors, displays signal flags as instructed. Qualifications: None. Requires average strength and agility.
Scorer:
Receives finishing times from Race Committee. Uses computer program to score races based on boats' handicap rating. Qualifications: Requires knowledge of scoring procedure and computer program. Considerable experience required.
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