Officer of the Day Duties
1.
Sign in
Set
the sign in/results book up. Date, series, sail
number, class, skippers name are all essential.
Ensure all skippers sign in accurately.
2.
Start and finish times
Record
the start times for each class.
Record finish times for each yacht, or finish position in a
single class race (eg. Laser).
Ensure that all writing is clear and results recorded
accurately.
Update the computer
3.
Course setting
On
the lake determine the wind direction. A flag or the
patrol boat direction at anchor provides a good guide.
It is preferable to have an upwind start and finish.
Ensure that marks are clearly visible and not confused by
“spare” marks on the lake.
Check that there is sufficient navigable water at each
mark.
Have the start line perpendicular to the wind, if any bias
slightly to the port end of the line.
4.
Equipment
In
the patrol boat you will need:
Sufficient fuel
Flags: Class flags, Preparatory flag, Individual recall,
General recall, Shortened course, Postponement
Anchor and rope, a spare buoy, life jackets
Horn, pencil, paper and watch
VHF radio turned on to channel 77
5.
At briefing
Welcome
the sailors and any visitors
Introduce the race or series
Outline the proposed sailing format for the day
Out line any hazards on the lake if necessary
Describe the course, and the class flags
6.
Days end
Patrol
boat and all equipment to be correctly stored
Patrol boat to be securely locked away
Battery to be put on solar charger
Clubhouse
cleaned and locked