Club Details |
Club Name |
Lancaster John O'Gaunt Rowing Club |
Region |
NORTH WEST |
Division |
03A |
Type |
Club |
Auditor Information |
Name of person authorised by the club to accurately complete this audit |
steven sullivan |
Position in your club |
club captain |
Your email address |
stevensullivan55@hotmail.com |
Club Status |
Is your club a Non-Rowing club i.e. you do not row at all? |
No |
If you are filling in this form on behalf of a 'Racing Name' of a club please state the name of the afilliated club opposite |
None |
If your club is linked to a host Club and operates under its safety policies and its Water Safety Advisor, please state the name of the host club opposite |
None |
Do any other club(s) e.g Alumni, also operate under your club's safety policy and your Club Water Safety Advisor? if so please state the name(s) of these clubs |
None
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Do you host any club(s) who do not operate under your safety policies or Club Water Safety Advisor. Please state the name(s) opposite |
None
|
Club Contact Details |
Postal address of your boathouse - Line 1 |
Halton Road |
Postal address of your boathouse - Line 2 |
Skerton |
Postal address of your boathouse - Line 3 |
Lancaster |
PostCode |
LA1 2EA |
If your club has a website please give its web address |
http://lancasterrowing.co.uk/ |
Boats |
Note: This relates to all club boats and private boats. Hosts and hosted clubs should be reporting their own boats separately in their own audits. |
|
What is the total number of boats, including privately owned? |
13 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
How many of those were built since April 2003? |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
How many of those were built before April 2003? |
10 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
How many boats including privately owned, built since 2003, are plated to comply with the requirements of the Row Safe guide? |
13 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
How many boats including privately owned, built prior to April 2003, are deemed to satisfy the requirements of the Row Safe guide and not require additional buoyancy? |
13 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
How many boats including privately owned are deemed to require additional buoyancy if used in a potential swamping situation? |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Have all the boats at the club (club and private) been marked with numbered with BoatIDs and registered? |
No |
Compliant boat IDs for coaching launches under the PLA's exemption agreement. If you do not own any boats then please enter "N/A". |
N/A
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1.9 Swimming and Capsize |
a) Ensure that ALL participants are instructed in the actions to be taken in the event of a capsize (for all boat types) to cover the topics in "Row safe" guide? |
Yes |
b) i) Ensure that ALL participants in rowing must be able to demonstrate when asked they are both competent and confident in and under the water by swimming at least 50 metres in light clothing (rowing kit) |
To Address |
b) ii) Ensure that ALL participants in rowing must be able to demonstrate when asked they are both competent and confident in and under the water by treading water for at least two minutes |
To Address |
b) iii) Ensure that ALL participants in rowing must be able to demonstrate when asked they are both competent and confident in and under the water by swimming under water for at least 5 metres |
To Address |
c) Require participants, who are unable to demonstrate the minimum swimming standards, to wear a personal flotation device (PFD)? |
Yes |
d) Ensure swimming ability and capsize training is recorded for each member of the club? |
To Address |
2.1 Safety Aids |
a) Ensure that all lifejackets and buoyancy aids (PFDs) conform to the relevant national EN standards and carry the CE mark of approval? |
Yes |
b) Have written procedures in place for the use of safety aids and ensure that all members understand and follow them? |
To Address |
c) Require all coxswains to wear an approved lifejacket or buoyancy aid on top of all other garments when in a boat (noting front loader guidance)? |
Yes |
d) Require all launch drivers and passengers to wear an approved lifejacket or buoyancy aid on top of all other garments when in a launch? |
Yes |
e) Require all participants who cannot meet the swimming competency standard set by British Rowing or the club to wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid when in a boat? |
Yes |
f) Where, because of a medical problem, there is a risk to a participant of becoming unconscious or immobile, require an automatic lifejacket to be worn? |
Yes |
g) Require lifejackets and buoyancy aids to be checked for wear and tear before each use and provide a proper designated place where they can dry out naturally away from a heat source? |
Yes |
h) Ensure that all safety aids, particularly throw lines, are readily accessible and stored ready for use where they may be needed in an emergency. |
To Address |
i) Require all those involved in rowing to be trained and have had practice in the use of a throw line? |
To Address |
j) Ensure throw lines and space blankets are carried by coaches and those monitoring activities? |
To Address |
k) Ensure lifejackets are frequently checked for damage, leaks and gas cylinder integrity and that the check is recorded in a maintenance log? |
To Address |
l) Require junior beginners to wear a PFD until they have completed a swim test, received training in capsize procedure and reached a satisfactory level of competence in, for example, a single sculling boat? |
To Address |
2.3 Boats and Blades |
a) Ensure that all newly constructed boats have sufficient inherent buoyancy, together with their oars and sculls, that they can support a seated crew of the stated design weight such that the rower's torsos remain out of the water and the boat can be manoeuvred? |
Yes |
b) Confirm with the manufacturer or supplier that the boat being supplied complies with the British Rowing or FISA's requirements on buoyancy and insist on the boat being plated accordingly? Note: CE mark according to Recreational Craft Directive is required |
Yes |
c) If, after a risk assessment for a planned activity, it is judged that a boat, new or old, does not have sufficient inherent buoyancy, does the club require additional buoyancy to be added? |
Yes |
d) Require, where the construction shape of a boat or its composition is such that the bow presents a hazard in collision, a solid ball of not less than 4cm diameter made of rubber or material of similar resilience is firmly attached to the bow? |
Yes |
e) Require, where 'fitted shoes' are employed, they have effective heel restraints properly adjusted (the heel must be prevented from rising higher than the lowest fixed point of the shoe) and in working order. Likewise, the foot release from any other type of fitment that may be used is self-acting and not require the intervention of the athlete or a rescuer? |
Yes |
f) Require all buoyancy compartments to be watertight to ensure effective operation? |
Yes |
g) Require rudder lines, steering mechanisms, rudder and fin, to be secure and in good working order, along with the 'buttons' on oars and sculls to be secure and properly set? |
Yes |
h) Require the checks detailed in the "Row Safe" guide to be made before each outing? |
To Address |
2.4 Launch Driving |
a) Require all launches to carry a plate stating the maximum weight it can safely support, together with this translated into the number of adults? |
Yes |
b) Require launch drivers to hold, as a minimum, the RYA Level 2 powerboat certificate (appropriate to water conditions; tidal v non-tidal) or equivalent training? |
To Address |
c) Require all launch drivers and passengers to carry an appropriate form of communication device to summon help where necessary (eg, mobile telephone or marine VHF)? |
Yes |
d) Require launch drivers to know the emergency frequencies or numbers in case of an emergency (these can be laminated and stuck inside the launch)? |
Not Applicable |
e) If carrying a marine VHF radio, the operator must hold a Short Range Certificate (SRC) and follow correct radio procedure at all times |
Not Applicable |
f) Require launch drivers to understand and follow the rules of the water upon which they are operating and at all times, except in an emergency, adhere to the speed limits in place on that stretch of water? |
Yes |
g) Have rules in place on boating in dark or low visibility situations? |
To Address |
h) Require launches to carry the equipment as required by the "Row Safe" guide and require that launch drivers must check that the launch is carrying the appropriate emergency equipment before going afloat? |
To Address |
i) If launches are used for safety cover, ensure they comply with the "Row Safe" guide? |
To Address |
j) Comply with the Row Safe note on Aluminum 'Tin Fish', coaching catamarans and traditional long and narrow-beam 'low-wash' coaching launches? |
Not Applicable |
2.5 Transport and Trailer |
a) Provide information and diagrams showing the recommended arrangement for loading, including the allowable load projection? |
Yes |
b) Ensure that a copy of the trailer insurance and any club vehicle insurance is displayed in the club/boathouse and towing vehicle? |
To Address |
c) Have a method to check the nose weight of the trailer? |
To Address |
d) Provide projection markers and lights? |
To Address |
e) Ensure that adequate ties, (in good condition), are available? |
To Address |
f) Ensure that information regarding the Maximum Allowed Mass (MAM) is fixed to the trailer? Note: Information regarding tyre pressure and unladen trailer weight is also recommended. |
To Address |
g) Require that the driver checks the tyres (including spare), lights, projection markers and the security of the load, jockey wheel and brakes before each trip? |
To Address |
h) Ensure that the vehicle used for towing is appropriate for the length, load and type of trailer and that the trailer carries a spare wheel and suitable tools and jack for changing a wheel? |
To Address |
i) Require drivers to always carry a passenger to help with navigation, maneuvering, and any emergency, which may arise and to be aware of the dangers of high winds and icy road conditions and consult the weather forecast before setting off? |
To Address |
j) Ensure that, if towing or using vehicles overseas, any local rules are adhered to (lights, spares, yellow vests, fire extinguishers , triangle, overhang, etc.)? |
Not Applicable |
k) Require drivers to take breaks for journeys of longer than 2 hrs duration or have a buddy driver accompany them on long journeys and ensure an effective communication system is set up with the club for the journey? (mobile phone - note hands free sets required) |
Yes |
3.4 Touring |
a) Ensure that Tour organisers survey the route and produce a plan identifying hazards and accessible landing points for rest stops, emergencies and overnight stowage, and carry out a risk assessment and produce a safety plan incorporating an Emergency Action Plan? |
Not Applicable |
b) Ensure all tour members are provided with a copy of the tour's safety plan and Emergency Action Plan and carry their British Rowing membership cards as evidence of their competence and third-party cover to show to lock-keepers? |
Not Applicable |
c) Before using a waterway with locks, tourers should consult the relevant administering body to determine the rules for passing through locks and follow lock keepers instructions at all times? |
Not Applicable |
d) Ensure Tour organisers have appropriate insurance cover? |
Not Applicable |
e) Ensure crew members declare any medical condition or disability which may affect them during the tour and where needed carry appropriate medication? |
Not Applicable |
3.6 Indoor Rowing |
a) Advise all participants of the potential health risks associated with strenuous exercise, and for those at risk due to a current or previous illness or injury, ask them to arrange a health check with a medical practitioner, prior to any activity? |
To Address |
b) Ensure that the machines are safely located and regularly serviced and maintained in good working order as recommended by the manufacturer? |
To Address |
c) Provide appropriate induction sessions for beginners together with appropriate notices and instruction on safe use (clothing, storage, monitor set up, etc) and potential health issues? |
To Address |
d) Record all incidents relating to indoor rowing machines on the British Rowing incident reporting system? |
Yes |
e) Assess and manage the risks prior to, and during, the running of an activity or event? |
Yes |
f) Ensure high standards of equipment hygiene are maintained and users clean the handle and machine after use? |
To Address |