The Power Craft Coordinator, if appointed, shall:

(a) Act under the supervision of the Referee and in emergencies the Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator and/or Area Risk and Response Officer.

(b) Provide advice and co-ordinate the recruitment of IRBs and the crew required to conduct the competition at events to be conducted.

(c) Supervise the activities of both the Water Safety Craft and Judge in Boat systems.

(d) Supervise the laying of courses prior and during the competition.

(e) Assume the responsibilities of the Water Safety Coordinator (if not appointed). Supervise the water safety aspects of the competition.

(f) Roster, rotate and brief crews on locations and duties.

(g) Ensure IRBs are serviced and properly equipped during the competition.

(h) Report to the Referee/ Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator any problems relating to the availability of craft and the ability to provide water safety and judging systems.

(i) Ensure an effective communication system is in place to provide communication to all Referees and Coordinators.

(j) Liaise at all times with the Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator.

(k) Provide reports and recommendations to the Referee or relevant SLSA authority on the conduct of the section.

(l) Be aware at all times of the safety and welfare of competitors, officials and other personnel involved in the competition and immediately report any concerns to the Referee or their delegate and/or the Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator. If the matter is a catastrophic event the official may order an immediate suspension of competition in their area and immediately escalate the matter to the Referee and/or their Area Referee and/or the SEMC.