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The following actions should be taken before, during and after each row
GROUP CONVENORS
Ongoing Administration
+ Maintain records, for each member, of:-
- - "IN CASE OF EMERGENCY"(ICE) contacts
- - Any relevant medical conditions
Two Days Before the Event
+ Check forecasts for Weather, Wind, Tide
+ Inform Group Members of any changes or cancellations
Before Rowing
+ Brief rowers on Expected Conditions e.g.
| Weather; | Wind; | Tide; | Route; | Duration; | Known hazards; |
+ Brief rowers on Emergency Arrangements e.g.
| Illness; | Exhaustion; | Accident; | Weather problems; | Equipment problems; |
+ Complete pre-use checks on boats (and canoes as appropriate):
- - No visible hull damage
- - Buoyancy chamber free of water & hatches secured
- - Drain bung securely in place
- - Rowlocks secured by retainer
- - Righting lines rigged
- - Bailer and sponge in boat
- - Warps in place
- - 1 oar per rower + 2 Paddles
- - Throw line carried (when canoes are being used)
While Rowing
+ Carry:-
| mobile phone; | cox'n's phone numbers; | ICE Contacts list; | Medical Conditions list; |
After Rowing
+ Complete "After Use" checks:-
- - Boats correctly secured with bungs out
- - All Sea Cadet equipment correctly stowed
- - Boathouse and compound correctly secured
- - Any accidents reported to U3A & OIC Sea Cadets
- - Any equipment damage reported to OIC Sea Cadets
BOAT COX'NS
Before Rowing
+ Ensure "Emergency Items" are carried:-
- - Mobile phone in waterproof bag
- - Enter Convenor's mobile number in phone memory
- - First Aid kit and space blanket in waterproof bag
+ Confirm crew has sufficient experienced/strong rowers to cope with the conditions
+ Brief the crew on safety precautions and Cox’n's rowing commands to be used
+ Confirm that new rowers are aware of 1) what to expect - and 2) what is expected from them
While Rowing
+ Maintain control of the boat and crew at all times, in particular:-
- - Keep alert and be observant
- - Keep to right hand (starboard) side of the river
- - Keep a proper lookout for other river users - afloat and onshore
- - Give way to motor and sailing vessels
- - Warn crew of oncoming vessels
- - Avoid shallow water, fishermen, swimmers, reeds, branches, flotsam etc.
- - "Hold water" if unsure of another craft's movements
- - Visually monitor crew members' physical condition
- - Cancel or shorten the session if weather conditions or rower tirednesss dictate
- - Maintain regular contact between boats, and especially with canoes, if in use
After Rowing
+ Ensure boat is correctly secured, with bung out, and that all Sea Cadet equipment is returned and correctly stored
+ Report to Convenors any incidents with other parties or vessels; any injuries or illnesses to members; and any loss of or damage to any property
ALL MEMBERS
On joining the Group
+ Inform convenors of:-
- - Details of person to be contacted "In Case of Emergency" (ICE)
- - Any medical condition, illness or injury likely to be affected by rowing (having consulted their GP if necessary)
On the Day
+ It is essential for every individual's safety and personal comfort to:-
- - Wear appropriate clothing and footwear
- - Wear sun glasses and use sun protection cream as required
- - Wear the correct size of buoyancy aid or lifejacket, correctly fitted and fastened
Before Rowing
+ Assist in the safe preparation of the boats/canoes using appropriate "Manual Handling" techniques
While Rowing
At all times:-
- - Remain seated unless instructed by cox'n to move
- - Ensure only one person is standing at any time
- - Keep alert and report to the cox'n any relevant information e.g.
| other vessels astern; | fishermen; | swimmers; | obstructions; | equipment problems; | tiredness; |
After Rowing
+ Assist in safe and secure stowage of boats/canoes and their equipment, using appropriate "Manual Handling" techniques
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