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▫a bailer

▪the stability of the rowing boat(s)

under supervision or

▫an air horn, loud whistle or

similarly loud audible signalling device.

▪the safety of other water users.

▪Have handholds or a ladder on

the side to help any person being rescued and provide self-help should the operator fall overboard.

▫a brightly coloured flag in

daylight and/or bright light or flare during darkness and twilight

▫a First Aid kit

▪Have sufficient space for a person

to lie down.

▫a Throw Bag

▪Bear a plate stating the maximum

▫a sharp knife in a carrying sheath.

weight and number of passengers it can support.

▫dependable means of

communication.

▪Have regular maintenance checks

▫Navigation Lights (if operating

on both the boat and the engine.

during darkness or after sunset).

Recommended Equipment:

▪Suitable lifejackets/PFDs should

be worn at all times.

▪Navigation Lights (for operation

during darkness).

Rowing Equipment and fittings:

▪A bailer.

▪Oars should be well maintained

▪A tow rope.

and structurally sound.

▪An anchor and sufficient line.

▪Tillers/rudders should be

▪Paddles.

structurally sound, including fixings and rope or tiller handle.

▪An air horn, loud whistle or other

similarly loud audible device.

▪Gates/oarlocks and outriggers

▪A brightly coloured flag and/or

should be structurally sound and well maintained.

light or flare.

▪Dependable means of

▪Hatch covers, where required,

communication.

must be fitted, sealed and secured.

▪A sharp knife in a carrying sheath.

▪Foot and heel restraints should be

structurally sound and fitted with a quick release mechanism in case of an emergency.

▪First Aid kit.

▪Thermal blankets.

▪Throw Bag.

Safety Boats should:

▪Life buoys.

▪Ample fuel to cover the voyage.

▪Be quick, manoeuvrable, and

stable and should never create an excessive wash which will impact on

It is recommended that participants in Coastal Rowing should be trained

The Irish Coastal Rowing Federation is a governing body for coastal rowing in Ireland (see Appendix 10 for contact details).

and competent in emergency procedures including:

Rowing Boats

▪Capsize Drills

▪Man Overboard

▪Boat Launching and Recovery,

including how to launch and recover a boat in unfavourable or deteriorating conditions

▪Crew Changeovers.

8.6 National Associations

Rowing Ireland is the National Governing Body for rowing in Ireland and represents over 100 Clubs across Ireland (See Appendix 10 for contact details).