REGATTA VOLUNTEERS
These positions are to work at the
regattas at Sandy Run on Saturday
mornings.
Each position earns 5 service hours
with launch drivers earning an
additional 2 (7 total).
•Sign up to work a specific position
•Provide phone number where I can
reach you on Regatta Day
•Sign ups and job descriptions are
on the Robinson crew website under
Regattas - Regatta Volunteer Info
Alternates are agreeing to work the
position listed but it’s possible you
may be needed for another position.
Alternates earn service hours only if
needed and complete the job. If you
are called please be sure to let me
know so I can award your hours.
ALTERNATES
In order to do this you will need to do 2 things
before signing up.
1. A valid Virginia boating safety course card. If
you do not have one you can complete a course
online to do so such as the one found here -
http://www.boatus.org/virginia/
2. Meet with the operations team ahead of time
for hands on review of launch handling and
safety.
REGATTA VOLUNTEER
POINTERS
Go see Sandy Run ahead of time.
Saturday morning practices are a
good time to get acquainted with
the layout of the place.
Plan time to park, shuttle over,
sign in and get to the job site at
starting time
At least :
30 minutes for Polar Bear regatta
1 hour for all other regattas.(1 exception to this – do not show up more than 15
minutes early for the early am setup job)
Sign in at Regatta Headquarters
That’s the white tent on right before you hit
the water!
Tent says VOLUNTEER SIGN IN
1. sign attendance sheet
2. sign insurance waiver
3. Pick up a life vest if needed
4. Report to your station
5. Have fun
Remain flexible – you may be reassigned to
another job
Review the job descriptions ahead of time as
some can be strenuous or dirty
Please turn off cell phones
DO NOT WEAR RED
Dress for all kinds of weather
(layers are very helpful)
Keep dry clothes in car or with a friend
Do not bring children or pets to your shift.
If you work during your child’s race please ask
the volunteer coordinator at your position for a
break to attend the race. You must come back to
your position immediately after the race!
NO END TIME LISTED “until done”
means until the start or end of the regatta
which is flexible. Do not leave until you are
released.
Check the website www.vasra.org
Friday night for projected end time of
regatta
Info also available on twitter -
@VASRAParking
@VASRAResults
especially jobs that go
“until done”