[CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag

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The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs and tub pairs. During Lent Term, any VIIIs in the first or second division of the Lent Bumps may boat. During Easter Term, any VIIIs in the first or second division of the May Bumps may boat. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.

Outlook: Conditions are not quite grim enough to warrant upgrading the flag. A strong and responsive crew with an experienced cox should be able to manage. However, crews are reminded that licence to boat is not an instruction to boat. All crews considering outings must make their own assessment of the conditions. If, having boated, it becomes apparent that the outing cannot proceed safely, coxes should feel empowered to abort the outing and return home (ideally spinning only in spinning zones unless there is an emergency).

The flag will be reassessed this evening for tomorrow morning.


The CUCBC Committee