Race Officer Duty
Being a Club Race Officer / Assistant is easier than you think!
It may seem daunting when you see your name on the rota, but rest assured, there is plenty of help available. It is quite enjoyable to get a different perspective on the racing than when you are competing. Plus - the Battery is the best seat in the house. Contact Sheela if you have any concerns or queries: sail@cayc.co.uk
Please download the helpful Race Officer Procedures Booklet for more information.
Other hints & tips below
Opening Day Procedure - 2 races back to back
A Club Race Officer Awareness Course held in March covered:-
- Preparation
- Before the Start
- Signals and Flags
- Change of course
- Finishing
2026 Belfast Harbour Tide Tables
Rota for 2026
| Day | Date | RO | ARO |
| Sun | 29/03/2026 | Sheela Lewis | Greg Simpson |
| Sun | 05/04/2026 | Sheela Lewis | Paula Connolly |
| Sun | 12/04/2026 | Peter Darragh | Kris Little |
| Sun | 19/04/2026 | Bryan Willis | John McPeake |
| Sat | 25/04/2026 | Pre-Event Topper Training day - Coaches and Volunteers onshore for arrivals, Slip duty. | |
| Sun | 26/04/2026 | Topper Traveller - PB and volunters required | |
| Sat | 02/05/2026 | Discover Sailing, PB and Kayaking - 09:00 - 13:00 - Instructors and volunteers required | |
| Opening day | 02/05/2026 | Robert Logan | Alison Simpson & Colin de fleury |
| Early Series | May | RO | ARO |
| Sun | 03/05/2026 | Robert Logan | Maeve Maxwell |
| Wed | 06/05/2026 | Greg Simpson | Alison Simpson |
| Sun | 10/05/2026 | Andy Best | Paul Abraham |
| Wed | 13/05/2026 | Sheela Lewis | Ann Woods & Maeve Maxwell |
| Sun | 17/05/2026 | Ronnie Foster | Claire Foster-Sharpe |
| Wed | 20/05/2026 | Peter Darragh | Ben Ferris |
| Sun | 24/05/2026 | Robert Logan | Colin de fleury |
| Wed | 27/05/2026 | Stephen Foster | Dickie Henning |
| Sun | 31/05/2026 | Gavin Pollard | Claire Pollard |
| Early Series | June | RO | ARO |
| Wed | 03/06/2026 | Steffi Lewis | Anneke Taylor |
| Sat/Sun | 6 -7/06/2026 | GP14 Ulster Championships | |
| Wed | 10/06/2026 | Steven Canning | Alison Simpson |
| Sun | 14/06/2026 | Ben Ferris | Mike Halliday |
| Wed | 17/06/2026 | Robert Logan | Kris Little |
| Sun | 21/06/2026 | Andy Best | Paul Abraham |
| Wed | 24/06/2026 | Bryan Willis | John McPeake |
| Sun | 28/06/2026 | Robert Logan | Colin De Fleury |
| Late Series | July | RO | ARO |
| Wed | 01/07/2026 | Niall Parkes | Anneke Taylor |
| Sun | 05/07/2026 | Robert Logan | Colin de fleury |
| Wed | 08/07/2026 | Scott Carse | Sara Carse |
| Sun | 12/07/2026 | Gavin Pollard | Claire Pollard |
| Wed | 15/07/2026 | Steven Canning | Niall Parkes |
| Sun | 19/07/2026 | Bryan Willis | John McPeake |
| Wed | 22/07/2026 | Sheela Lewis | Ann Woods |
| Sun | 26/07/2026 | Robert Logan | Anneke Taylor |
| Wed | 29/07/2026 | Stephen Foster | Dickie Henning |
| Late Series | August | RO | ARO |
| Sat | 01/08/2026 | Waterfest | |
| Sun | 02/08/2026 | Andy Best | Colin defleury |
| Wed | 05/08/2026 | Sara Carse/ Scott Carse | Harry Carse |
| Sun | 09/08/2026 | Robert Logan | Keith Lippert |
| Wed | 12/08/2026 | Gavin Pollard | Claire Pollard |
| Sat | 15/08/2026 | Annual Regatta - morning and afternoon racing | |
| Sun | 16/08/2026 | John Lewis | Kris Little |
| Wed | 19/08/2026 | Peter Darragh | Ben Ferris |
| Sun | 23/08/2026 | Harry Carse | Sara Carse |
| Wed | 26/08/2026 | Robert Logan | Kris Little |
| Sun | 30/08/2026 | Andy Best | Colin de fleury |
| Autumn | RO | ARO | |
| Sun | 06/09/2026 | Peter Darragh | Maeve Maxwell |
| Sun | 13/09/2026 | Ben Ferris | Niall Parkes |
| Sun | 20/09/2026 | Stephen Foster | Dickie Henning |
| Sun | 27/09/2026 | Robert Logan | Kris Little |
| Sun | 04/10/2026 | Bryan Willis | John McPeake |
| Sun | 11/10/2026 | Steven Canning | Maeve Maxwell |
| Sun | 18/10/2026 | Robert Logan | Anneke Taylor |
Downloads
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Procedures for Club Race Officer.pdf
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Starting Procedure Early_Late Points Racing .pdf
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Spring_Autumn Sunday Race Procedures 2025-2026.pdf
Last updated 16:10 on 4 April 2026
