Merrick Team Race

Join the Merrick Team Race Volunteer Team

Help make the 30th Annual Merrick Team Race a success. Whether you're an experienced race official, sailor, or simply enjoy helping great events happen, we'd love to have you join our volunteer team.

Schedule & Time Commitment

Volunteers should plan to stay for the entirety of the event. Here's the plan.

Date TBD

Time TBDZoom: Clay Johnson gives a whiteboard overview of team racing and how to umpire, followed by a chance for umpires and other volunteers to ask questions. All volunteers are welcome; attendance for umpires is strongly encouraged.

Wednesday, August 12

8:00-9:00 AMSailor registration check-in, BHYC Merrick Center (Dale Building if rainy or too hot).
8:50 AMVolunteer photo at the step-and-repeat banner.
9:00 AMSkipper's meeting.
~10:00 AMRaces begin.
12:00 PMLunch served on the water.
~4:00 PMRacing finishes — sometimes as early as 3:00 PM. (Sailing Instructions: no races start after 4:30 PM.)
4:30-5:00 PMPizza, ice cream, and awards — Merrick Center or Dale Building.
5:30 PMRegatta volunteer drinks in Commodore's Bar. First round is on the Chair.

A runner will be available to shuttle umpires, PROs, and finish boat personnel to the restroom.

About You

How You'd Like to Help

Pick one or more — tap a card to select it.

🧢Every volunteer receives an official Merrick Team Race trucker hat.
🦺Umpires, PROs, Assistant PROs & Finish Boat volunteers also receive an embroidered Helly Hansen vest.

Please tell us your vest style and size.

Men's Helly Hansen vest size chart Women's Helly Hansen vest size chart

A few umpire questions

1. Have you ever umpired a team race before?
2. Have you been a judge for any event, including fleet racing?
3. Have you ever competed in a team race before?
4. Are you comfortable running a motorboat, or would you prefer to passenger?
5. How would you rate your understanding of team racing? (1 = new, 5 = expert)

Optional Information

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