The wearing of lifejackets by coxes is compulsory and novices are instructed in the operation of manually operated gas inflated lifejackets. If front-loaders are being coxed, care is to be taken to ensure that the lifejacket does not prevent a cox from escaping in the event of a capsize or sinking. The cox is responsible for overall safety of the boat and crew. Coaches All Coaches are to be ARA qualified with IA as the minimum standard and supervisors are encouraged to obtain C.A. standard. The outing is conducted appropriate to the prevailing weather and water conditions.
Consideration is shown to other water users.
In particular, when coaching young children, the whole crew should be dressed suitably. When coaching coxed boats, care must also be taken to ensure that the cox is properly dressed. A white light, mounted on the boat to both bow and stern, must be shown. LED and flashing lights are not to be used as main lights and lights should not be fixed to the riggers as they can be obscured when negotiating bends and turning. Unescorted Outings Outings by individuals and crews outside of the normal club training sessions are to be booked out using the board mounted adjacent to the boat bays.