1) Competitors’ Responsibilities
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All competing clubs must ensure that their crews’ equipment is in safe
order, and should check, in particular – bow balls, heel release mechanisms,
rudder lines, buoyancy compartments/canvasses. Spot checks will be made.
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All coxswains MUST wear lifejackets or other approved buoyancy aids, in
accordance with the ARA Rowsafe Code.
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Competitors are reminded to take sufficient kit with them in the boat to
keep warm whilst waiting at the start.
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A risk assessment has been carried out, and is available upon request.
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All crews must have adequate Third Party insurance.
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All competitors must be able to swim 100 metres in light clothing.
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Competitors are reminded that the Cam water is likely to contain the Leptospirosis
(Weil’s Disease) virus, and should ensure that pre-existing cuts, blisters
etc. are covered with a suitable waterproof dressing before going afloat.
Cuts, blisters etc. sustained during the race should be thoroughly washed
immediately upon return to the boathouse.
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Coaches of novice/junior crews must evaluate the ability of these crews
and consider whether they require an individual bank party on a bicycle,
carrying a throwbag, to escort them before, during and after the race.
All
junior 15s & under in small boats MUST have a bank party on a bicycle,
carrying a throwbag.
2) Safety
All marshals will wear a fluorescent yellow tabard stating “CRA Marshal”.
All the marshals are in radio contact with one another and are positioned
so that every part of the course is in view of at least one marshal.
All marshals are equipped with a throw line and thermal blanket in case
of emergency.
In the event of any incident the nearest marshal will take charge of the
situation. They will use their radio to summon further assistance if required,
and to inform other marshals.
The start and finish are equipped with mobile telephones as well as being
on the radio network, and can summon the emergency services if required.
In case of emergency at the main boathouse area there is a telephone upstairs
at the ’99 Rowing Club – dial 999.
3) The Course
View the plan of the course below, which shows the position of the marshals.
Please take great care when spinning at the start, particularly if you
are towards the bottom of the division and therefore closer to the lock
and the weir.
With winter rain the river may be flowing quickly.
All boats must spin well clear of Baitsbite weir and are strongly advised
to start their spin at or before the 'brown hut' 70 yards before the weir.
Boats closer to the weir should back down before attempting to spin.
