Like all sports, gig racing relies upon people to ensure that competition rules are upheld. Race Officials are essential in making racing safe and fair for all competitors and helping clubs to run successful regattas.
New regional sessions will take place in May to support new and existing Race Officials. The sessions will explore the updated 2024 Racing Rules now supplemented by the 2024 Racing Handbook.
Why become a Race Official?
– Learn new skills
– Meet new people
– Have fun and enjoy the best view of all the racing action!
What do Race Officials do?
Roles include:
– Starter
– Umpire (course including buoy turns)
– Finisher
– Lead Race Official
How do I become a Race Official?
It’s easy to get started and you don’t need to have been a rower or a cox to be an umpire. If you are over 18, just join a regional session run by the CPGA in a location near you.
The session will cover:
– An overview of the 2024 Racing Rules
– Discussion of various scenarios
– Opportunities to ask questions
When are the regional sessions?
Book your free ticket for the following sessions:
13/5/2024 – Isambard House, Saltash, Cornwall
14/5/2024 – Penwith College, Porthcurno Building, Penzance, Cornwall
15/5/2024 – Shire Rooms, Bodmin, Cornwall
16/5/2024 – Barum Boat House, Barnstaple, Devon
16/5/2024 – Kingsteignton Community Hall, Devon
17/5/2024 – Devoran Village Hall, Cornwall
22/5/2024 – Clevedon Community Centre, Somerset
22/5/2024 – Weymouth Sailing Club, Weymouth, Somerset
23/5/2024 – West Maldon Community Centre, Essex
23/5/2024 – Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire
To book a place visit the Events section of our website.
“This initiative is part of the Wave of Events Project which is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.”
