ROLE | REQUIREMENTS | WHEN NEEDED |
Sailing companion: Accompany Silver fleet sailors. | Be an experienced racer with good knowledge of Racing Rules of Sailing. Experience with the Martin 16 if possible. Please download and read the Mobility Cup Sailing Companion Guidelines. | All week during Silver Fleet racing times (See schedule) |
Safety boat driver/helper | Ability to do some quick boat adjustments/repairs on the water. PCOC card for driver. Canadian Power Squadron Boat Rescue training would be an asset. | All week during racing times |
Spectator boat: take volunteers, family members & members of the press out to watch the racing | Power or sailboat with sufficient cockpit space for 4 people or more, as well as PFDs for all onboard. | All week during racing times |
Transfer volunteer: help sailors with their life jackets & assist them in getting in & out of the boats. | Prior knowledge of doing transfers with hydraulic lifts is an asset, however some on-site training will be provided. | All week during racing times |
Wheelchair valet: move wheelchairs off the docks during racing & bring them back afterwards. | No previous experience required. Training will be provided as needed. | All week during racing times |
Boat rigging/derigging | Familiarity with basic dinghy rigging. | All week prior to & after racing |
Yard help: Container unloading and loading, mast stepping, launch/haul out. | Ability to climb in & out of containers and use a drill and crowbar. Experience launching/prepping sailboats. | Weekends prior to and after the regatta |
Meals: Picking up food from suppliers, setting up tables with food & cleanup, bussing tables, helping competitors with meals. | Just a nice smile! | All week during meal times & social events |
Parking monitor: Keeping order in the club parking lot. | No previous experience required! | All week, mostly mornings when sailors & volunteers arrive for the day. |
Clean-up crew: Helping to keep the buildings and grounds clean. | No previous experience required! | All week, mostly at the end of each day. |