International Race Officer of Sailing
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Race Officer are a type of race official used during in the running of sailing races run under the Racing Rules of Sailing
Racing Rules of Sailing
The Racing Rules of Sailing govern the conduct of yacht racing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, model boat racing, dinghy racing and virtually any other form of racing around a course with more than one vessel while powered by the wind...

. Their role is primarily linked to on the water race management issues. Primarily they are responsible for laying the course and starting and finishing the races. The International Sailing Federation
International Sailing Federation
The International Sailing Federation is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the world governing body for the sport of sailing....

 helps train its member national authorities many of who have a national race officers program. The most experience become International Race Officials recognised by the International Sailing Federation
International Sailing Federation
The International Sailing Federation is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the world governing body for the sport of sailing....

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External Link
Race Officials Microsite
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