The objective of the scheme is to provide experience for National and International Race Officials, including:
- how international events operate
- experience for National Officials to help them become a World Sailing(WS) Race Official
- events to apply or reapply for WS Race Official status
It is also intended to help event organisers with the provision of Race Officials(RO) to work at international events and in doing so to improve standards and consistency of these officials for the benefit of sailors.