Building Race Management Resources

By Jenn Lancaster - Race Director, Newport Harbor Yacht Club / Lynn M. Lynch - On-the-Water Director, Chicago Yacht Club / Taran Teague - Annapolis Yacht Club

Building race management resources at your club or sailing center requires a significant commitment. Investing time, effort and money in these resources can go a long way in positively impacting sailors' experience on and off the water at your racing events and programs.

Consider these questions when recruiting personnel to join the race committee: 

What challenges do you face trying to get people to join the race committee?

• Time commitments
• Lack of skills or knowledge
• Fear of being judged by their peers

What motivates people to join the race committee?

• Learn something new
• Social opportunity. Have fun.
• Reward / Recognition
• Obligation

Learn more about other factors for consideration in building race management resources , including information on equipment and boats, outside support, and more.