At the heart of every Club are its volunteers.  The Club’s sailing program continues to excel with the enthusiasm and commitment of our volunteers. The ability to continue to deliver a first-class and diverse sailing program depends very much on the assistance and support of volunteers. Whether it is volunteering on water or on land with a Club Committee, there is a task for you. 

Join a Club Committee
If you have an interest in joining one of the committees or might have an interest in standing for the Board or a Rear Commodore at some time in the future, we would encourage you to participate.

Join the on water Race Officials Team
If spending a free afternoon or an early summer evening on Pittwater, in good company, performing a highly valued club service sounds good to you, our sailing office would love to hear from you.  Maybe you are between boats, happy to support your partner racing, new to the sport and / or simply interested in learning how yacht racing or centreboard racing is conducted.

Any level of experience is welcomed, whether a beginner or an International Race Officer, a willingness to be part of a team and provide superb on-water management races is all this is required. 

Various roles are required on a weekly basis including;

• Duty Race Officer
• Scribes
• Flag operators
• Committee Vessel Boat Driver – Alfred’s I and Alfred’s II (the operator must be a Club Member)
• Mark Layer / Support boat – Club ribs (the operator must be a Club Member)
• Marshallers
• Dolly/Launch Marshals
• First aiders’
• Umpires
• Jurors
• Measures
• Special Regulation Auditors

RPAYC is dedicated to providing continuous training opportunities for all its Race Officials. Programs include Australian Sailing Race Officials Courses, online theory training that applies to on-water practises, additional seminars on Racing Rules, Weather, Mark Laying, and other courses (First Aid, Radio Operator Certificate, Person Overboard, Safety Boat Operator).

All volunteers whilst acting for the club are covered by the club’s insurance policy in addition to the Australian Sailing Membership insurance.

It is club policy that if you volunteer for a Keelboat activity you must be a club member which includes membership of Australian Sailing.

Those wishing to volunteer for centreboard (OTB) activities are exempt from this requirement to be club members. Please note though that Working With Children Checks conditions may apply.

For further information please contact the Sailing Office on 02 9998 3771 or email sailing@rpayc.com.au or complete the online Volunteer Registration Form or sign up directly for a club event at www.volunteer.net.au