[CUCBC Captains] Fwd: Further vessel damage - Between 18th March and 26th March 2023 Formal Incident Report

[Catrin Darsley]

Dear Captains,

Please take a look at this formal incident report relating to boat damage
sustained by multiple blade impacts. As noted several times last term, we
hope that your crews know to take responsibility in this kind of
circumstance; if you are able to respond to Peter as below then please do.

As a starting point, can the clubs please advise me of the protocols/policy
> they have for 'incident' reporting and did any rower or coach or event
> organiser/marshal file an incident during that time period for my boat.


Many thanks
CUCBC

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From: Camboats of Cambridge, River Tours - Private Cruises <
camboats at hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 at 21:38
Subject: Further vessel damage - Between 18th March and 26th March 2023
Formal Incident Report



Dear all

It is with much regret I have to raise the issue of vessel damage again.

Please see attached files with clearly identifiable (multiple) blade
scrapes along the length of Tiger Lily's hull, moored at The Plough (still
without an engine, this boat has not moved).  As outlined previously, this
vessel had a full out of water professional repaint last year and has had
the hull blacking touched up this year whilst in dry dock.

The damage occurred during the time period given in the email title.

If the offending party(ies) would like to make contact we can have a
conversation.

If those involved do not own up, then I will spend my time and trawl
through the CCTV footage for that time period to identify the rower(s)
concerned.

It is not likely to be the race participants during that time period, as I
was either present or marshals were present on that stretch of river, but
will review all CCTV to be sure of those involved in the damage.

As a starting point, can the clubs please advise me of the protocols/policy
they have for 'incident' reporting and did any rower or coach or event
organiser/marshal file an incident during that time period for my boat.

Someone mentioned to me that this is akin to 'Criminal Damage'. As an
analogy, it is like someone wandering down the street 'keying' the
paintwork of cars - I'm sure if that was your car you would be very
indignant indeed !

I am loath to go down such a formal legal route - but this must stop.

It is a shame that just a few individuals can tar the reputation of the
generally healthy relationship between river users groups.

Let us see if those concerned are prepared to take ownership of their
actions.

I would appreciate the support of the clubs in this matter.

Regards
Mr P Watson
River User and Vessel Owner


*David RPO - This is a formal 'incident' report*


PS  - I do have a good idea of when at least one set of contact was made,
as I overheard a 'coach' saying to a double "Keep Rowing" !!





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Cat Darsley (she/her)
CUCBC Hon Sec 2022-2023
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