2025 Volunteer Information
Thank you for volunteering! Please see your section below for details on your position. You will get your packets with your supplies in them BEFORE the Safety Meeting at 3pm at City Dock on the 4th of July. Please show up early for instructions. Don't forget to bring your sunscreen, water, and shade if needed.
Everyone should have a cell phone, and all boats should have a VHF radio (not provided).

Course Set Up
Instructions:
Responsible for:
Setting up race course and maintaining safety zone measurements
required by APBA and USCG. See Course Set Up map.
Inside boundary buoys - make sure the distance is 210' or greater
according to what the tide will be during the races.
Supplies:
Laminated "Course set up buoy map"
Laminated course maps with safety flag key and order of events
Buoys
Anchors
Line
Means of measuring distance
Finish Buoy should be the largest, brightest buoy you have
Suggested Orange, Attach a flag to it if possible.
Circular Course Buoys should be green & white coupled together
Boundary Buoys should be bright and of different color than finish
and course buoys (Suggested Red)
Click on the link below for a copy of the Course Map with Buoy placements and minimums required.

Dock Set Up
Sponsor Manager will Hang Sponsor Banners June 30 or sooner.
IMPORTANT: Coordinate with Harbor, AML, and WVFD (fireworks) before setting up.
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Before 4th: Have Forklift Operator set up announcer platform on 3rd or sooner,
Purchase 5 Costco cases of water ahead of time from LnM, Have everything set up by Noon on the 4th​
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Click on the map below for placements
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Supplies (we provide these - please contact us before you need them):
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"Dock Set-up" Tote (smaller supplies and tools)
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"Dock Set-up" folder with Instruction sheet, set-up map, and laminated signs (Restricted x4, alcohol/smoking, VIP x3)
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Large Garbage Cans x 2
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Wooden Risers x 6
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Tents (blue one at pit, two red 5x5 on platform, 8x16 at base of platform)
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three 6' tables, two 8' tables
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8 folding chairs
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2 Coolers (1 case in each cooler with ice) one cooler will go with racers, the other at VIP
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Bleachers (Coordinate with PnR or grab from Logging show after) 2 in VIP, 1 at General Seating
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Announcement Platform "Grandstand" (Coordinate with AML and Forklift Operator)
Set up the following (July 2 - 4 per Harbor Dept, WVFD, & AML). Don't set up anything that will burn from firework debris before 4th
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Bring all equipment to the dock
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make a "railing" out of the 40' rope on the announcer platform where it is missing
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post laminated no alcohol & no smoking signs at city dock entrance gate
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Rope off the N corner of the main dock for VIP area for 70 people (use harbor stanchions), and the Timer area
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Tape VIP Area signs to rope at VIP area (make sure there is an entrance)
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Post "Restricted Area" Signs x 3 according to the map (will post the Pit sign the day of)
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Rope off the end of the Catwalk for the Finish Judges and Navigators and post sign
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Store tents, tables, & chairs under gangways and risers so fireworks don't damage them
Set up July 4
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Set up table and chairs on the Grandstand and under the large tent before Noon
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Set up tents (2 at platform, large 1 at bottom of platform, 1 at Pit) Before Noon
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Post "Restricted Area" Sign at the Pit (Pit Crew can do this if need)
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Have bleachers delivered or grab them from the logging show after they are done (2 at VIP, 1 at General)

Records, Announcer, Brackets, Runner, Sign Up
Records meet at 12:30. Boat check/Sign up 1:30p, Safety Meeting 3p, races start 4:30
Show up 10 minutes early for safety meeting
Supplies
This Instruction Sheet for each volunteer
"Racer Packet List and Instructions..." (in volunteer packets file)
"Racer Checksheet" (put in main racer packet file)
"Racer Win Record"
"Safety Meeting" Document
Sponsor List
"past winners…"
waiver checklist/volunteer contact list - get from Donna after she gets volunteers
volunteer list - get from Donna after she fills it out (first tab in the file)
Annual checklist
Instructions to Cancel or Postpone Races
Sound System (John & Coby will set up)
Boat Race Tote (supply list in tote), large checkered flag
Paperwork File Box
Raffle Tickets
Sign-up instructions
sign up on the concrete if possible - too crowded on the platform
See "Racer Packet List and Instructions"
Bracket/Placing Recorder Instructions (Jeanie)
Unlimited: We will determine which brackets we are using after sign-up. Brackets will be in the file box.
Unlimited: last year's winner gets the bye for odd # of boats
Unlimited: Racers choose order by boat type, ie. V bottom vs V bottom (fill out bracket) unless they want random draw
Unlimited: Make another copy of the brackets to give to Pit Volunteers
Unlimited: When timer gives you the winner, record it on the bracket
Limited: Keep track of Laps on Lap Log for your assigned boat (5 total: Jeannie, Donna, Coby, Marjy, Anna)
Records Keeper instructions
Make sure all volunteers have signed both waiver forms (Donna or Marjy)
Assist bracket recorder (Donna)
post updated bracket on fb (Donna)
Pull racer profiles out before racers are on track to give to announcer (Marjy)
Assist announcer (Marjy)
Limited: Keep track of Laps on Lap Log for your assigned boat (5 total: Jeannie, Donna, Coby, Marjy, Anna)
Runner Instructions
Help hand out supplies and race vests to racers and crew
be on the lookout for dangerous crowd and boat activity and communicate to Referee, John
Help with miscellaneous at announcer booth or where needed
Announcer (should be next to Announcer Assistant, Marjy) (Penny)
Read safety meeting document at safety meeting
Announce the Following to the Crowd:
Rules / enforce safety verbally
see facebook "4th of July Boat Races" for updated bracket
VIP seating area where our Supporters and Sponsors are sitting, thank them
No one in the water, incl summer float, or have to pause races per racing rules
No smoking, open flames, or fireworks
Advertise for next years' races
Prize money amounts
Types of races
Racer profile as they are racing
Boat Drivers and description of boats (from Pit)
Official Winners (from Finish Judges)
Thank Racers, Safety Boats, Volunteers, USCG, Harbor, WPD, WVFD, Photographers, Sponsors…
Draw for AK Air Raffle after Unlimited Race
Awards
Prize Money (checks)
Certificates
Trophies
Brackets to winners
Banner to Unlimited winner (and Limited if we have two)
Did you sign a waiver?

Boat Check
Boat Check 1:30pm @ South Summer Float, registration following,
Show up early for the Safety Meeting at 3:30 at the Announcer Booth, Races Start at 4:30
Instructions: Boats must have all or will not race. Radio home base with racer name when boat is checked off and OK to race.
Please be VERY thorough.
Supplies:
This laminated boat safety checklist
Radio (supplied)
Cell phone (not supplied)
Breathalyzer (***only use if a racer wants to pre-check their level. The breathalyzer will be administered in the Pit right before racing, so we
don't want to use up all the mouthpieces).
Boat Safety Checklist: Boats will not be allowed to race unless equipped with the following:
Seats secure
Loose objects removed or secured
Bow rope secured to bow, length must not reach engine
Tether secured to driver (not around wrist) and engine stop switch
Battery box secure
fuel tank secure
Hull intact and secure
Steering in good working condition
Functional reverse if equipped
Any other dangers secured/removed
No drugs or alcohol on boats or racer (ask racer)
For foot pedal, physically check throttle shuts down on release
Physically check kill switch shuts engine down
Limited Crew with On-Land navigator: Radio equipment check
*Safety Crew has the right to disqualify any boat/person from the races if they feel the person or boat is not safe for any reason.
*Give the breathalyzer and packets back to Penny when done

Breathalyzer/Pit
Boat Check 1:30p, Safety Meeting 3:30p, Races Start 4:30p
Show up early for the safety meeting
Supplies:
Laminated instruction sheet
Laminated course maps
Radio with earpiece
Cell Phone
Breathalyzer
clipboard
pen/pencil
Bracket (communicate with announcer booth)
Lap Log (to record placings - no need to keep track of laps)
Checkered Flags for race winners
"Restricted Area" Sign & tape or zip ties if not already at float
Tent if not already at float
Cooler w/ice & water and extra water if not already at float
Instructions:
You will get a breathalyzer and be instructed on its' use.
Be available at boat check in case a racer wants a breathalyzer check
All Racers and Navigators should be breathalyzed at the Pit Before races begin. Once breathalyzed, they will not
leave the pit except to race. If a race crew needs to leave the pit, they will be breathalyzed on return
Radio "home base" when racer blows a 0 and is ok to race. There will be a refund if the racer does not pass. Racers
may not consume drugs or alcohol after test.
Before every race, ask the racer(s) to show you they have their helmets and lifejackets secure (no air or gas
lifejackets allowed).
You will get a copy of the bracket to fill out to keep track of the next racers up
Have 2 boats headed to the start line when the last boats leave the harbor
Make sure the Start Boat is starting the Drag at the North corner of the Mill Dock and NOT in the harbor.
*Zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs. Racer must blow 0.0 to race. If you feel a racer may be under the influence or a danger to themselves or others, report to home base. Safety Crew has the right to disqualify any racer.

Ambulance EMS
Safety Meeting at 3:30 on July 4 at City Dock Announcer Booth (please be there early), races start at 4:30
You will have the Ambulance parked at the entrance to City Dock, positioned to leave in the event of an emergency.
You will have access to all areas, including the announcers platform.
If you need to take the Ambulance due to an accident outside the races, you will notify the Safety Crew at the announcers platform so that the races can be paused. Races are not allowed to continue without an Ambulance on site. The back-up Ambulance and EMS Personelle must be in position before the races can continue.
You will meet with the EMS Safety Boat at the Safety Boat Meeting, which takes place right after the Safety Meeting, to touch base with them about any concerns and to make sure you are both aware of equipment on board the EMS boat, and know the response plan.
*note, in case of a water accident, the EMS boat and two closest Safety Boats will respond. The patient will be loaded into the EMS boat to be transported to the Summer Float where EMS will then transfer the patient to the Ambulance to be taken to the hospital.

EMS Boat
See Limited, Unlimited, and Rooster Race Maps on the Racer Registration Page for Safety Boat Placements
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Safety Meeting at 3:30 on July 4 at City Dock Announcer Booth, races start at 4:30
Show up early for safety meeting
Under 18 years of age is not allowed in Safety Boats. Only those who signed a waiver are allowed in Safety Boats
Along with other Safety Boat duties attached, you will also be in charge of the following:
You will have the EMS personnel and main equipment in your boat
Equipment may include backboard, c-collars, trauma bag, and a wool blanket.
You will be the head safety boat, & will lead the safety boat meeting to discuss boat locations and response plan:
Make sure the Ambulance, EMT's, USCG, and any WPD Boats are there for the meeting.
Ask which boats have EMS. Discuss which boats will be responding to an accident along with you. It should be the closest two boats plus the EMS boat to keep the site from getting congested.
Patients will be brought to the Summer Float where EMS will take them to the Ambulance on stand-by
You will meet with the Ambulance and Safety Boats right after the Safety Meeting to discuss the response plan and Boat Placements

USCG and Marine Announcements:
See Limited, Unlimited, and Rooster Race Maps on the Racer Registration Page for Safety Boat Placements
In addition to Safety Boat Responsibilities,
Please make the following announcements after Safety Boats are in place:
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Course Closure:
“Notice to Mariners, the entrance to Wrangell Harbor, next to City Dock, will be closed to unofficial traffic from 4:15pm today until after the races have finished due to the 4th of July Boat Races. We estimate the races to take approximately 2 hours. There will be Safety Boats patrolling the area to assist with the races and to communicate with traffic. Please radio the Harbormaster with concerns during this time. There will be another announcement when the harbor is open to all traffic. Again, the Wrangell Harbor next to City Dock will be closed at 4:15 pm for approximately 2 hours.”
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Re-open (after races):
“Notice to Mariners, the entrance to Wrangell Harbor, next to City Dock, is now open to all traffic. Again, Wrangell Harbor is now open to all traffic.”

Safety Boat
See Limited, Unlimited, and Rooster Race Maps on the Racer Registration Page for Safety Boat Placements
Under 18 years of age is not allowed in Safety Boats. Everyone must sign waivers.
Safety Meeting at 3:30 on July 4 at City Dock Announcer Booth, please be early to get your supplies, races start at 4:30
Supplies:
This instruction sheet
Laminated race maps with flag key and order of events
Safety Boat Identifier (orange flag)
Red hazard flag
Radio and Cell Phone (not supplied)
Salmon Dip Net (not supplied)
Life preserver for every occupant
Safety boats should be CG compliant with fire extinguishers. Loose objects should be secured, tether should work, all crew needs a life
preserver
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Instructions:
*Please get your supplies and sign the waiver before the Safety Meeting
*Safety crew has the right to stop races for any reason if you think conditions or racers might cause danger.
Responsible For:
clearing debris
keep unauthorized traffic out of race area and directing boats
looking out for wildlife in the water and air either in the area or approaching
Be aware of planes wanting to land or boats needing to get in or out of
emergency stoppage of races
respond to emergencies - there will be one main EMS boat with medical supplies.
Communicate concerns, weather, and water conditions
Communicate other safety issues with Safety Crew via VHF
To stop race for hazards or accident, all safety boats will have Red Flags.
Refer to your Flag Key (supplied).
Communicate by radio when all is clear.

Start Boat
See Limited, Unlimited, and Rooster Race Maps on the Racer Registration Page for Safety Boat Placements
Start Boat (should be smaller boat - need 2 people in the boat)
Safety Meeting at 3:30 on July 4 at City Dock Announcer Booth, please be early to get your supplies, races start at 4:30
Supplies in addition to safety boat supplies:
Green Flag (for Start Boat only)
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In addition to Safety Boat Responsibilities:
Instructions:
Start boat will stay to the inside of race boats to avoid racers looking into the sun.
Start boat must be in-line (not ahead). Start Boat will set the pace.
The inside boat will align with start boat, next boat out will align with them, etc.
You will start the race when boats are nose to nose at about the same location to keep consistency in line with the North end of the Mill Dock.
Drop the green flag when boats are lined up.
DO NOT start the boats in the Harbor, they must be started AFTER the Breakwater
DO NOT start the next set/group of boats until all boats from the previous heat are back in the harbor
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Between races, be aware of planes wanting to land or boats needing to get in or out of the harbor and communicate accordingly.

Finish Boat
See Limited, Unlimited, and Rooster Race Maps on the Racer Registration Page for Safety Boat Placements
Finish Safety Boat needs 2 people
Safety Meeting at 3:30 on July 4 at City Dock Announcer Booth, please be early to get your supplies, races start at 4:30
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Supplies, in addition to safety boat supplies:
White "Last Lap" Flag
Large Checkered Flag
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Instructions, in addition to Safety Boat Requirements:
You will need a radio and a cell phone (not supplied). A Salmon Dip Net is also suggested.
FOR UNLIMITED
Your boat will be positioned in line with the finish buoy & North end of City Dock
Please leave enough room for racers to safely cross the finish
You will also be back-up Finish Judge if timers on the dock cannot call the winner
FOR LIMITED:
Your boat will be positioned in the middle of the race track along
with the EMS boat, near the Finish Buoy but a safe distance from
the track

Timers (Finish Judges)
Safety Meeting at 3p on July 4 at City Dock Announcer Booth, please show up pearly to get your supplies, races start at 4:30
Supplies:
Instruction sheet
Laminated race maps with flag key and order of events
Radio (supplied by SRRR)
Phone with photo burst/video ability (not supplied)
Instructions: There will be two timers, one main and an extra set of eyes.
You will be positioned at the North End of City Dock
Both Timers will video ALL Boats crossing the Finish until all boats have finished
Unlimited:
When the first boat crosses the finish buoy, announce the winner by radio.
Identify the winner by saying "inside boat or outside boat"
Limited:
announce on the radio the description of the boats as they cross
example, "first place black boat, second place orange boat, ..."
The Finish Safety Boat will be the backup race winner determiner if something happens to where the timers cannot call the race
Your placings determine the official winners. In case of a race too close to call, text the video to Penny so the officials can review (907) 305-
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VIP Attendant
Safety Meeting at 3p on July 4 at City Dock, please be there early to get your supplies.
SUPPLIES:
Clip Board
Laminated VIP List
Magic Marker
VIP Stamp
Water in cooler w/ice for VIPs & Volunteers
*Ask Entrants what business they are with (each Gold Business has 4 passes, each Silver Business has 2 passes.
*Extra passes are allowed if the business asks and if there is space. The extra passes can sit in the bleachers.
*Stamp the entrant's hand and mark the passes off the VIP List.
NMFS Sealion and Killer Whale Lookout
Safety Meeting at 3p on July 4 at City Dock Announcer Booth, please show up pearly to get your supplies, races start at 4:30
Supplies:
Drone, if not in a dedicated vessel (not supplied)
Binoculars (supplied)
VHF (supplied)
NMFS Mitigation Measures paper copy & pen or link (supplied)
NMFS Reporting Data Sheet paper copy & pen or link (supplied)
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Instructions:
Familiarize yourself on the NMFS Mitigation Requirements ahead of time
You cannot have any other duties except that of being on the Lookout for the endangered species
Enter Data during and after the races, and submit