Woollahra Sailing Club acknowledges that we are on the land of the Birrabirragal people, the traditional custodians of the land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Get involved - volunteering
Join Our Community
Volunteering with us is a rewarding way to connect with others, develop new skills, and support your local community! As a not-for-profit club, we rely on volunteers to help make our major events and club race days a success. Your involvement plays a vital role in the smooth running of these occasions, and we deeply appreciate the dedication and time given by our volunteers. Whether you are passionate about sailing or just looking to give back to a community group, we would love for you to join us.
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Club Racing volunteering please register on the duty roster following the below steps
The club requires volunteers to support club racing each weekend and really need the communities support!
How to Volunteer for an Event
- Login to your account.
- Select the season you want to volunteer for under "Racing and Events" (e.g., Spring & Summer Series 2024-25).
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and choose the date you want to volunteer for.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page under "Duty Roster" and choose the position you want to volunteer for, then click the green "Volunteer" button.
You can also view the Duty Roster and your upcoming duties in the "Portal" section of your profile.
If you have queries or questions, please email [email protected]
Sail Sydney Volunteering
Volunteer roles and qualifications
- Duty Officer: Supervise yard and ramp. Monitor radio messages. Call ambulance if required.
- Committee or Finish Boat Crew: Australian Sailing "Committee and Finish Boat" Course
- Race Officer assistant: No special qualifications required. Knowledge of race start and finish procedure desirable. Main activity is to assist race officer with flags and recording finish. The online course above is a good place to start.
- On water safety and mark lay: These roles require significant experience and/or completion of the following courses:
- Safety boat operator: Australian Sailing "Safety Boat Operator" course completion or equivalent. For more details please see Powerboat - Australian Sailing - Resources (sailingresources.org.au)
- Mark-lay: It is desirable that volunteers have a boat licence and have completed the Australian Sailing "Mark Laying" course. This is a free online course that can be found here: Mark Laying Course - Australian Sailing - Resources (sailingresources.org.au)
- Safety documentation: Members, staff, volunteers and visitors are encouraged to review the club safety documents. These documents are updated from time to time as required.
Last updated 01:46 on 16 April 2025