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Rutland Canoe Club
Operating
Procedures
Normal
Operating Procedures
Emergency
Procedures
Normal
Operating Procedures
Sunday
Club Sessions
● Members must
observe any instructions from the Bank Duty person.
● Members must
tag on and off the water.
● Paddlers may
only paddle under the guidance of either a Creek Leader or a Main Body
Leader.
● Paddlers must
not leave the shore without a correctly fitted buoyancy aid or
lifejacket.
● Paddling
members must have a whistle.
● Paddlers must
be appropriately dressed for the weather condition.
● If you bring
a visitor to the Club, you must ensure that a Visitors sheet has been
filled out and the correct sum paid.
● Members have
a responsibility to point out any unsafe practices to the Creek or Main
Body Leader and to the Safety Officer.
Other
Sessions at Rutland Water
● Members must inform the
Anglian Watersports Centre of their intention to paddle.
● Paddlers must conform to
Club Rules at all times.
● Paddlers must inform the
Anglian Watersports Centre when they are safely off the water.
● Members are only allowed
onto the Main Body with a Main Body Leader and in a group of at least
three.
Sessions
away from Rutland Water
● Members must
comply with the instructions of the Paddle Leader.
● Members will
be responsible for:
Ensuring
that they are appropriately dressed and equipped.
For wearing a buoyancy aid or lifejacket at all times when on the water.
For advising the paddle leader of any medical or other condition which
may be relevant to the safety and enjoyment of the trip.
● The Paddle
Leader will be responsible for:
Checking
the access situation with the LAO (Local Access Officer)
Advising the coastguard if necessary
Ensuring that members have the necessary skill to cope with the
condition.
Ensuring that helmets are worn when necessary (it is Club Policy that
all junior paddlers should wear helmets on Grade II+ moving water).
Ensuring that party is adequately equipped for the prevailing condition.
Ensure that they have guardian's permission for those under 18 years
old.
Emergency
Procedures
Rutland
Water
● If there is an incident
that you are unable to sort out yourself, seek help immediately. If
incident is obviously severe (e.g. heart attack, drowning, severe
hypothermia, multiple casualties) call emergency services immediately.
● All Club Coaches have
been trained in First Aid and basic incident management, they should be
your first line of assistance.
● If you need more help,
contact the Anglian Watersports Centre, which has comprehensive first
aid facilities and a telephone. This should be your second line of
assistance.
● There is also a telephone
at the Harbour Café.
● If you are on the water
and need help, fire a flare and, if available, use a mobile phone to
call the Anglian Watersports Centre on 01780-460154 or call up on VHF
radio channel xx.
● Once the incident is
sorted out, record details in the Club Logbook while details are fresh
in your mind.
● Inform the Safety Officer
as soon as possible.
Away
from Rutland
● Sort out incident using
resources of the group if possible. If outside assistance is needed, do
not hesitate, seek emergency help using any appropriate means e.g.:
Telephone
VHF
Radio Ch16
Flares
Signal mirror etc.
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