Programme and Duties

Key to Duty Abbreviations

It is the responsibility of individual members to ensure their duties are performed. If you are unable to perform your duty, it is your responsibility to exchange your duty with another member. If you need to swap a duty then there is an information folder at the club with members names, contact numbers, addresses & emails. As a last resort contact Dan Burke (01297 442800) but he will not contact other members on your behalf

Notes On Duties

General

OODs requiring advice or clarification should refer to Tim Parsons (Sailing Secretary - Racing). Other duty personnel should refer to their OOD or for RIBs and radios Chris Joyner.

Generally two duties have been allocated unless otherwise agreed. Due to the shortage of appropriately qualified personnel duties beyond the 19 th Nov have not yet been allocated; this will be done following the receipt of late membership renewals. Members not carrying out their earlier duties will also be considered for the November / December period.

OOD (Officer of the Day)

Allan Tyler & Sarah Maguire have published their Notes for OODs and a 60x60 Triangle Course Chart for wind settings. These notes provide a comprehensive set of instructions for ALL OODs (experienced or otherwise).
View and print either the WEB version (110kb) or the RTF formatted version (355kb) of the Notes and the 60x60 Chart

AOD (Assistant Officer of the Day)

Arrive min 60 minutes before first race and report to OOD who will allocate duties according to experience and capability. This will normally involve assisting with running the racing afloat or ashore. When 2 RIBs are in service the OOD may require AODs to act as additional RIB crews, and appropriate kit should be brought in case.

RD (RIB Driver)

Arrive min 60 minutes before first race and report to OOD. Brief crew, check whiteboard in boat store for info on the RIBs, prepare boats and be ready to go to sea in advance of the race to set marks, report conditions, etc. All personnel aboard RIBs shall wear personal buoyancy . Record faults on whiteboard when packing up.

RC (RIB Crew)

Arrive min 60 minutes before first race and report to OOD. All personnel aboard RIBs shall wear personal buoyancy . The duty list will normally contain one person selected as being capable of crewing a RIB in all conditions.

Beachmaster

Arrive min 60 minutes before first race and report to OOD. This is a shore based duty covering general club security, observing sailing activities in or close to the Harbour, introducing visitors to club officials, maintaining radio contact and responding to OOD's instructions.

Tea

Tea duties are scheduled throughout the sailing season. Tea, coffee and sugar are supplied by the Club; when helping with teas bring milk and cakes. Expenses will be reimbursed. For more information contact Emma Potter or Fern Cottis

Under 18s

There is a covering note on the main notice board. Participation in any race by a crew under 18 years' of age not accompanied by an adult, is at the discretion of the OOD. Under 18s must wear a buoyancy aid at all times while afloat. If a crew is entirely of those under 18, they must declare age when signing on.

Bar Opening Hours

Every Sunday from 12pm
Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm when racing is programmed
Friday evenings from 6pm

Access to the Clubhouse

The Clubhouse is fitted with an alarm system. Keys and instructions for access may be obtained from:
John Wiscombe, Karelia, West Hill Road, Lyme Regis, 01297 443018
Chris Joyner Skerries, Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis, 01297 442644
The Harbourmaster
You are advised to make prior arrangements to collect keys - please do not forget to return them!