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The Southwestern Yacht Club Race Committee is responsible for running the wide variety of sailing events sponsored by the Southwestern Yacht Club. The Race committee is tasked with providing a fair and safe race environment for the competing sailors at all levels of experience. Without the help of Race Committee volunteers, our 15 plus sailing events each year would not be possible.

Who can volunteer for Race Committee?
Anyone can volunteer. You can be a member, non-member, young, old, sailor, or non-sailor. There are many positions on the Race Committee that can be filled by a wide variety of people.

When and how often do I have to volunteer?
You can volunteer at any time during the year. We provide sign-up sheets for all events and you can volunteer for as many events as you desire. When you sign up for an event, you do not have to volunteer your entire weekend; you can sign up for one day only of a regatta. Not only can you sign-up for an event but you can also sign up as an alternate; someone we can call when we are short-handed.

I have never volunteered for Race Committee before. How will I know what to do?
We welcome all levels of experience. The best way to learn is hands-on. Come on out to an event and one of our experienced Race Committee Members will be happy to teach you the ropes. For more formal training, we offer Race Committee Clinics throughout the year.

If you have questions or would like to be put on our e-mail list or to be contacted please contact the Southwestern Yacht Club front office by email at mailto:frontoffice@swyc.coxatwork.com or by phone at 619-222-0438. For more information about what you can do to help with Race Committee click here.

To volunteer now click here.

Thank you!