Volunteers
Without the help of our fantastic volunteers, we simply could not run Welsh sailing events. Whether you help out on or off the water, your support is hugely appreciated. To support your volunteering we offer subsidised courses:
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You may also be interested in gaining qualifications that help us run our racing such as:
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Why volunteer at a Welsh Sailing event?
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Help support young sailors to get out sailing and racing
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Chance for you to learn new skills or do something different
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Makes attending events more fun and social
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Boosts mental health, morale and wellbeing
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'Diolch Hour' drinks reception hosted by RYACW
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Lunch provided
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Take a look at what RYACW Chair Sian Reynolds has to say about volunteering and why it's important to her Sian RYA volunteer
Volunteering roles at our events
​Shore based roles (these roles can be flexible and do not require you to commit to the full day of volunteering 😊):
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Registration
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Beachmaster
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Tally Team
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Trolley & Beach Team
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Bridge Operator
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Results
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On the water roles:
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Croeso boat
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Mark layer
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Mark laying assistant
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Safety boat drivers
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Safety boat crew
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Committee boat crew
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Finish boat crew
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More information on volunteer roles can be found here.
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Want to help out at a Welsh Sailing event? Fill in the volunteer registration form here.
Female Volunteers​
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A key goal for us at RYACW is to boost female volunteering. Some barriers our focus groups identified:
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Imposter Syndrome: 'I always feel like everyone else knows wat they're doing. I'm just making it up as I go along'.
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Lifestyle Conflicts: 'Trying to juggle volunteering with kids and everything else- it's exhausting. You want to help, but life gets in the way'.
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Male Dominated Environment: 'It can feel intimidating to step into a role where most people are men'.
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Lack of clear role descriptions: 'I was keen to help, but no one told me what to do'.
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Some of the solutions we have identified:
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Offering half day volunteering options at events.
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On water mentoring with male allies to develop skills and confidence.
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Clearer role descriptions and volunteer briefings at events.
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Access to courses to support individuals who are keen to volunteer. ​
