Hexham Rowing Club: Safety Information




Navigation HOME CONTACT The Club CLUB INFORMATION CLUB HISTORY TRAINING TIMES SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP CLUB KIT ARTICLES ARCHIVE HOW TO FIND US Hexham Regatta REGATTA DETAILS Members MEMBER'S AREA RIVER WEBCAM			SAFETY INFORMATION If you are a member of Hexham Rowing Club, please make sure that you have read both these safety guides: Download a copy of the Hexham Rowing Club Safety Boating Plan here. Download a copy of the Hexham Rowing Club Water Safety Code here. As a reminder, here is the checklist: BOATING SAFETY CHECKLIST IF YOU ANSWER ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS AS SHOWN, DON’T GO OUT!! *REMEMBER: IF IN DOUBT - DON’T GO OUT!!!* Is the crew dressed appropriately for the weather conditions? Is your cox appropriately dressed for the weather conditions? If boating at night, have you fitted a set of working lights? Is the stream too fast? Is the air and/or water temperature too low? Is there a significant wind-chill factor? Beginners - do you have a coach with you? Is the bow-ball securely attached to your boat? Are all the heel-restraints correctly attached? Are all the hatch covers secure and sealed? Is your boat sufficiently buoyant for the water conditions e.g. waves? *REMEMBER: IF IN DOUBT - DON’T GO OUT!!!* Regional Safety Newletter http://www.hastie.org.uk/nrc/safety.html John is the Regional Safety Adviser and updates on safety issues for the region can be found on this page of the Northern Rowing Council website. Boat Towing If you are involved in towing the trailer, please make sure that you have read these guidelines from the ARA. Download the guidelines.

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