Safety of all is a critical component of everything we do at Waterford Boat Club. This section contains links to our various safety documents and some advisory notices as well.
- Capsize Drills
- Lightning
- Sunscreen
- Safety Document
- Clothing safety
- Safety Advisories
Basic Safety Rules
In addition to the sections above there are some basic safety rules that must be followed by all members
- You must wash your hands thoroughly after training sessions to avoid water borne infections.
- Any injuries must be reported to a coach or volunteer.
- You must wear a High-Vis when training on the water.
- Adhere to coaches instructions at all times.
- Complete concentration when boat handling, no chatting or messing when handling boats.
- Don’t run on the pontoon/ramp and don’t ever run in the boat house.
- No hanging around on the pontoon when you’re not needed there.
- Mobile phones must be left in the changing room. They have no place in our training sessions.