Greeter
• Welcomes crews to the Regatta at the entryway of the dock chute
• Reminds spectators that only competitors and coaches are allowed into the chute
• Reminds crews to be prepared for inspection before entry into chute
• Maintains order at chute entry in crowded situations (boats coming in and out mixing with pedestrians)
• Organizes the order of boats lining up to enter the chute
• Diverts excessive boat traffic to less crowded docks
• Uses tickets with coxswains to prioritize competitor boats in chute (if needed on Friday)
• Sends boats failing inspection over to the fence
• Points out hazards in the chute to coxswains and/or coaches
Launchmasters (Flow and Safety)
FLOW
• Maintains order in the launch queue and controls the flow of boats on land
• Communicates with Dockmaster to get permission for crews to advance to the dock
• Directs boats leaving the docks down the right path or side of chute
• Is mindful of athletes holding boats at shoulders (allows down to waist or in their own slings if long wait)
SAFETY
• Checks boats to ensure that all safety requirements are met (bow balls, heel ties, etc.)
• Checks boats for bow numbers on bow, stern deck and bow-seat (cox where relevant)
• Works with Greeter to ensure that crews are ready to be inspected
• Is mindful of athletes holding boats at shoulders (allows down to waist or in their own slings if long wait)
Dockmaster
• Maintains law and order on the dock
• Controls who may and may not be on the dock
• Launches and lands boats in a fair, orderly and timely fashion
• Collaborates with Launchmaster about flow on and off the dock from land
• Responds to emergencies by contacting Co-Chairs and Emergency Services
• Boats will queue to launch and land. In cold weather, land boats first.
• Remember to hydrate and remind the other volunteers to do so as well.
• During busy times advise crews "30 seconds on the dock."
• If things get confusing, slow the launching rate down.
• Pay attention to the river traffic and river control over the walky-talkies.
Oarmaster
• Directs competitors to oar racks to drop off oars.
• Carries oars to and from the dock for launching and landing crews.
• Assists Dock Master in pulling in boats that are attempting to land.
• Reminds competitors to keep the dock and chute free of clutter (shoes, backpacks, oars, etc.).
• Watches for unsafe behavior (e.g. unsafe piling of oars on the dock).
• Carries no more than 4 oars per person or a rack of 8 with another carrier.
• Do not unscrew oarlocks, let the crews do that.
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