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Race Official Role 

The Roles of the Race Officer Team
All those involved in the management of racing on the water have specific roles - explained here.
The Role of the Mark Layer
Mark Layers do more than just lay marks - find out more.
The Role of the Judge
A Judge in terms of sailing is an experienced racing sailor who has studied the racing rules of sailing and has passed an assessment at regional, national or international level. Judges must have an
The Role of the Umpires
An Umpire is in effect a specially trained Judge. They have particularly specialist knowledge of the rules that apply when boats meet, sometimes known as the right-of-way rules. This is because

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