You can learn more about judging by visiting Sail Canada’s website.
Cost
- Please note that the cost of our courses vary depending on the format in which they are delivered.
Assistant Race Officer: $30
Club Race Officer: $50-70
Assistant Mark Layer: $25
Dates
Assistant Race Officer Course – In-person Participation
West Vancouver Yacht Club
January 18, 2025
10:00AM-3:00PM
20 Spots Available In-person Participation
$55 Course Materials & Lunch, morning snacks, tea and coffee included In-Person
Hosted by: Paul Evenden
*Please note that there is a separate registration for online participation.
Registration Link: https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1409&EID=32202
Assistant Race Officer Course – Online Participation
West Vancouver Yacht Club
January 18, 2025
10:00AM-3:00PM
20 Spots Available Online Participation via Zoom
$30 Course Materials
Hosted by: Paul Evenden
*Please note that there is a seperate registration for In-person participation.
Registration Link: https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1409&EID=32203
Club Race Officer Course
Location: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
3811 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B3
Dates: February 18, 19, 20, 2025
Time: 7:00PM to 9:30PM
Instructors: John Culter
$50 Course Materials Included
*Please note that this course is fully in-person
Registration Link: https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1409&EID=32263
Club Race Officer Course
Kelowna Yacht Club
1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J1
March 29, 30, 2025
Hosts: Steve Brunsden & John Abel
$50 Course Materials Included
March 29, 2025: 9:00AM-4:30PM
March 30, 2025: 9:00AM-1:30PM
*Please note that this course is fully in-person
Registration Link: https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1409&EID=32267
Course Details
Looking to find a race official? Check out the Sail Canada database here.
Assistant Race Officer (ARO) and Club Race Officer (CRO) are certified by the provincial race management committee.
Regional Race Officer (RRO) and National Race Officer (NRO) are certified by the Sail Canada Race Management Sub Committee.
The criteria for becoming certified can be found on the Sail Canada website in the “Officials” category.
Assistant Race Officer (ARO) and Club Race Officer (CRO) courses are offered to clubs throughout the season. Courses are designed to accommodate both levels. Clubs may request courses for their venue by contacting Nancy Chow at crew@bcsailing.bc.ca
Assistant Race Officer Course (ARO)
The ARO course, suitable for those with little experience on a race committee, covers the duties of each job on the committee, with some attention to the structure of racing and the rules. The course takes about six hours, for groups of eight to 25 people.
Club Race Officer Course (CRO)
The CRO course covers the duties of a race officer in charge of a racecourse, including organization, setting courses, starting, controlling events throughout the race and finishing procedures. A person should have some experience on a race committee, or a fair amount of racing experience. The course takes about 12 hours and is usually given over three evenings or on a weekend for groups of six to 25 people.
Sail Canada AML Course (Assistant Mark Layer)
This course will teach the basics of setting marks for a regatta. It will talk about the responsibilities of the mark layer, the tools we use and how we use them, the different courses that are used and how to set them. Candidates should have their PCOC and ROC(M) and be experience in boat handling. Knowledge of racing is an asset but not required. Candidates who complete this program and assist with laying marks at two regattas can apply to be certified as an Assistant Sail Canada Mark Layer.