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Rowing Water Safety Code 2016
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2.Preparation to go Rowing
2.1. Type of Rowing
a) Supported – skiffs which are accompanied by a support vessel and remain under their supervision (all boats remain within 500m of each other).
b) Observed – skiffs which are in sheltered waters (where flow is stagnant and the sides of the waterway are less than 200 meters apart) and are under the observation of an individual who is not in a vessel but is able to summon additional help if required.
c) Unsupported – skiffs which are not accompanied by a support vessel in unsheltered waters and each person is carrying an easily accessible approved floatation belt on their skiff.
2.2. Responsibility to be assigned
a) The Stroke is responsible for the rowing crew and is considered the skipper of the skiff.
b) The driver of the support vessel is considered the skipper of that vessel.
2.3. Supervision of Crews
a) The Coach (or person in a support vessel) is at all times responsible for the safety of all crews under their observation. Making due allowance for weather, water, ability of crews and other conditions, it is incumbent upon the coach or support person, to make an assessment of the number of crews for which they can safely be responsible and supervise. All crews and the support vessel need to remain within 500m of each other otherwise they are no longer under supervision and will then be required to carry an easily accessible approved flotation belt on their skiff. (It is recommended that one support vessel observe no more than three crews) 2.4. Checks to complete The Coach/Support Person and Stroke will ensure that: a) all members of the crew are suitably attired for the rowing conditions
b) the crew is familiar with the local waterway rules and hazards
c) the weather forecast has been checked and is suitable for rowing
d) crew intentions are lodged (e.g. on a whiteboard or log book)
e) the rowing skiff is compliant with Rule 26.e, 27, 28 and 29 of the Rowing NZ Rules of Racing 2013 (relating to floatation requirements, bow balls, quick release foot stretchers and coxswain’s seat) and any support vessel is fit for purpose and carrying the required safety equipment The other crew members will ensure that:
a) they are suitably attired for the rowing conditions
b) if they are rowing in unsheltered waters without the supervision of a support vessel then each person must carry on board an easily accessible approved floatation belt on their skiff. Approved 30th September 2016
3. Equipment for Safety
3.1. Personal Floatation Devices
Certified personal floatation device (PFD), lifejackets or buoyancy aids are those certified under the Maritime Rule 91.4(1)
a) certified PFD’s must be worn at all times by coaches, persons in support vessels, coxswains and open water rowers (rowers more than 1500m from shore or bank)
b) any rower that is training in unsheltered waters without a support vessel supervising them must carry on board an easily accessible approved floatation belt
3.2. Communication
a) A coach or support person must carry on board a form of waterproof communication (e.g. cell phone in water tight bag)
b) An unsupported rower training more than 500m from the shore must also carry a form of waterproof communication
3.3. Support Vessel
The following is the necessary equipment for a support vessel: a) bailer, and for inflatable rubber dinghies, a suitable pump and a spare inflation valve
b) sound signalling warning device
c) grab line or 'throw bag'
d) sufficient approved floatation belts for the largest skiff being supervised (8 max)
e) basic first aid kit including a survival blanket f) sharp knife in carrying sheath
g) paddle
h) engine cut-out lanyard device which should be worn at all times
i) fire extinguisher
j) when operating more than 500m from the shore a flare should also be carried
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