1. Race Management for On Water Volunteers
Timekeeper

2. General Roles & Duties of timekeeper Race documents
Notice of Race (NOR)
Sailing Instructions

3. Start boat roles Timekeeper focused, controls the sequence Sound
may be timer
Visual signals
coordinate with sound & timer
Recorder (a scribe)
OCS & returns, UFD, BFD
count starters, relay to course boats & finish – let top mark know how many boats to expect.

4. The Start Sequence Minutes to start Visual signal Sound signal Meaning10
Orange flag
One
At least 5 min to warning 5
Class flag
Warning signal 4
P, I, U or black
Preparatory signal 1
Preparatory removed
One longer
One minute
Class removed
Starting signal

5. Start boat - Timekeeper
Critical member of the team
Controls the start sequence
Clear understanding of the start process
Needs single minded concentration & a good clear voice
Count down to start (deadline) clearly for all on start boat aware
Syncs the Clocks and Watches used to GPS time
Before start sequence – call minutes to first signal
During start sequence
One minute to warning signal & one sound
30 seconds to warning signal & one sound
15 seconds
10; 9; 8; 7; 6; 5; 4; 3; 2; 1; Now!
Communicate over radio to pin boats and judges re: start sequence when used

6. And... A few extra things the Timekeeper needs to keep in mind
Timer Has complete control of the race
Wait for Instructions from Race officer or check with them before taking action.
Can interpret information from:
Notice of Race (NOR) - schedule
Sailing Instructions (SI)
  key times – first warning, time limits, target times, time after which we can’t start another race
  sailing area
  class flags
Knowing timing variations for different events (individual, etc.)

7. More Timekeeper Duties
May be required to keep lap timings
ensure target times are met
RO always knows where the boats are on the water

8. A bit more! Flag familiarity, use and sounds
Knowledge of the class symbols
Makes oneself aware of timing of regatta. Not all classes have the same timing in a multiple fleet regatta
Create time table with Key warnings and signals.
Communicate this to the flags person and other crew on board

9. And... Communicate to R.O. as key timings are coming up
Communicates with Flags person to keep the focus
Communicate sequence of races to Flags and other persons
Ensures the course board is correct

10. The Timekeeper also... Knows how to use these tools: Clock/Stop watch
Auto-Hoot
Timing Sheets
Lap timing tracking sheets
Horn if needed
Radio (If RO asks to call the start)
Compass (maybe)

11. Thank you