[CUCBC Captains] Safety Reminders

[Conor Burgess]

Hi all,

A few reminders following some reports we’ve received over the last week or so.

Please remember that firm pressure and/or high rate rowing is not permitted above the Green Dragon / Chesterton footbridge, per Rule 12:

1. That there be only light-pressure paddling between Chesterton footbridge and Jesus Lock except for the progress of the Fairbairn Cup Races, and for bung starts during the two days prior to the Lent and May Bumps.
2. That crews pay due care and attention to moored craft and to junior & novice crews in this area.
3. That crews should avoid unnecessary stopping and spinning above Chesterton.

Firm pressure rowing in this area creates significant wash, which may not seem problematic, but remember that people live in the houseboats along this section, and could be holding a hot drink or pan of boiling water etc.

Additionally, it is great to see so many colleges making use of small boats, but a quick reminder of Rule 14:

1. That Coxless IVs and quadruple sculls require a banksteerer at all times, inside and outside Full Term.
2. That pairs and doubles may go out without a banksteerer only if the steerer has at least a year's experience of steering small boats, and the permission of the club captain and/or boatman has been given. In addition, during Full Term, pairs and doubles must have a banksteerer outside the hours of 9am to 4pm, or 30 minutes before lighting up if earlier.
3. That single sculls may go out without a banksteerer at any time.
4. That no boat be used for a rowing outing on the Cam without its full crew and a coxswain if appropriate, being present in the boat at the commencement of the outing.
5. That all coaches of small boats (pairs, double and single sculls, but not tub pairs) should carry a throwbag or line and a 'space blanket.' [NB. Rowers intending to go out in small boats as a beginner (i.e. they have had less than ten outings in a small boat) are strongly advised to undergo a capsize drill and swim test as soon as practicable. Such rowers must have a banksteerer at all times, as required by Rule 14.b, when using pairs and/or doubles. They are also strongly advised to have a banksteerer or coach for their first ten outings if they are using a single scull.]


Please pass these reminders along to any coxswains or steerspersons who may not be on the coxes list.

Thanks,
Conor
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