Electronic ‘survey’ – this Word document is made up of text boxes
for each query that will expand to accept your replies, no matter how
long. When you have finished with the file, please SAVE it , then email as directed at the end. Questions to VPAmericas@icoyc.org.
Dear Fellow Council Members,
March, 2012
As we prepare for the upcoming Forum VII in Hamble, a number have inquired as to the topic of Race
Management as appropriate for the agenda there. As we’ve become aware of the activities of our clubs,
the range of approaches to this activity, and the complexity of resources and personnel involvement
further stirred interest. The simple survey below is asked of you to determine if there is sufficiently broad
interest and to begin to catalog some of the basic information for all members. As always, all replies are
held confidentially as to source, and will be summarized for member review.
We do recognize that there is a vast range of regatta size and complexity, and the information below
cannot treat all conditions. Please just reply for the most usual racing at your club, but NOT for
signature/sponsor titled or World level events. Please reply to the questions with your best knowledge,
but do not worry about doing special research for this round. If the topic is included in the Forum agenda,
those presenting will surely investigate in detail.
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CLUB
FILED
NAME:
BY:
DATE:
1) In your Club, how does Racing and Race Management rank as an activity?
2) How is Race Management Financed?
2a) What are the Club’s financial goals for this?
2c) For the event and sailors, what services are generally provided?
2d) How are participant fees determined?
3) What boats are used to run the events?
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Size & Type
Owner
Function
Who bears the cost?
4) What equipment & facilities are used? (gear, systems, launching & parking, docking, safety, jury or media boats,
repair)
5) Is hired staff involved? In what role(s)?
5a) Do you retain outside race professionals, such as Managers, judges, measurers, etc? From what source?
6) How do you recruit for race management personnel (pro or volunteer)?
7) What roles are played by volunteers? Are they members of the club or a dedicated club committee?
8) Do you compensate volunteers with provisions, gifts, cash or other benefits?
9) Do you have race management training for volunteers?
Now, as to your Club’s regatta activity:
a) What type of racing do you host? (match, team, fleet) About how many events for each per year?
b) Do you conduct offshore racing, ocean racing, or cruiser races? About how many per year?
c) What types of boat are raced at your Club? (keel, dinghies, boards) Any particular classes regularly?
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d) How many local or club races do you manage?
e) Regional or National championships?
f) Graded events, as Worlds or International Competition?
g) Any major named or sponsored events?
h) What rating systems are used for racing at your club?
Thank you for your support in this effort. We will provide a summarized report for your review.
Please scan and e-mail this to webeditor@icoyc.org, or mail to your ICOYC Regional Vice President.