Want to know how to run a race? Then register for the Ontario Sailing ARO/CRO Race Officer Course on the March 28 and 29, 2020 weekend. Register at Ontario Sailing for this course.
ARO (Assistant Race Officer) Content:
- Theory
- Duties and responsibilities of: Recorder, Timer, Flag Officer, Sound Signaler, Line Judge
- Basic compass skills
- Setting and maintaining start/finish lines
- Prerequisites: None
CRO (Club Race Officer) Content:
- Theory
- Duties and responsibilities of leading a Race Management Team
- Regatta Organization
- Compass Skills – Calculating race course
- Prerequisite: ARO
Notes:
- Registration price includes a Join the Race Committee Team training manual.
- It is recommended that each participant bring a current Racing Rules of Sailing book, paper and writing utensils. If you do not have a current Rules Book, you can purchase one from Ontario Sailing by contacting 1-888-672-7245 ext. 223 or sales@ontariosailing.ca
- Club Race Officer (CRO) Certification requires participation in a 2-day ARO/CRO Race Officer course, experience as a Race Officer as well as the submission of an application for approval by the Ontario Sailing Race Management Committee.
For questions, please contact Krystal at 1-888-672-7245 ext. 221 or info@ontariosailing.ca.
Dates and Times:
Saturday, March 28, 2020: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, March 29, 2020: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Fee:
- Free for people who are members of any the Ottawa & Gatineau area sailing clubs. You must register and pay for the course at Ontario Sailing. If you attend both days of the course you will be reimbursed by NSC upon proof of eligibility.
- All others: $77.41 ($68.50 + HST).
- Lunch is the responsibility of the participant.
NSC contact: Steven Keens is the local NSC host.