Volunteers
Like all community based clubs, MHYC relies upon a large group of volunteers to conduct its sporting and social program.
The roles for volunteers at a sailing club are numerous and diverse, suiting people with a wide range of skills and interests.
MHYC conducts a busy program of club racing and regattas through the year (about 700 races by division) and volunteers are sought for both on-water and onshore roles. A Competitors Volunteer Scheme operates which provides 1 or 2 crew from competing yachts to help support the race management team. The club also supports volunteers with accredited and non-accredited training.
Middle Harbour's Race Management Team have a proud history of providing club members and vistors with some of the best racing in and off shore of Sydney Harbour.
Every week Middle Harbour requires Volunteers to assist with running racing for our Members. Tasks include:
- Mark Laying
- Recorders / Scribes
- Flag operations
- Powerboat operators
- Race Officers
Rain, hail, or shine, the Middle Harbour Team provides its Members and visitors with superb racing courses.For additional information or to register your interest in volunteering at MHYC, phone 8969 3103 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no experience is required just the will to learn and enjoy yourself on Sydney Harbour.
MHYC Race Management Team Resources:
- Race Management Team Briefing – August 2025
- Marine Operations Policy for Keelboat & Centreboard Racing 2025-2026
- Keelboat Sailing Incident Management Plan 2025-2026
- Race Management Flags & Signals Presentation - October 2024
- Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 including Australian Sailing Prescriptions
- MHYC Codes of Behaviour
- MHYC Volunteer Policy
Position Descriptions:
- Race Officer (on water)
- Start/Finish Boat Driver
- Timekeeper
- Recorder
- Signals
- Course Boat Driver
- Course Boat Crew / Mark Layer
- Safety Boat Driver
- Safety Boat Crew
- Race Officer (clubhouse)
- Race Management Assistant (clubhouse)
Australian Sailing provides a Race Officials Hub where you can learn about different officiating roles, register for courses and find a variety of resources for the different roles including:
- Race Officer
- Judge
- Umpire
- Measurer
- Safety Equipment Auditor
- Para Classifier