Water Safety

Rowing and sculling are by their nature, outdoor activities and subject to the vagaries of weather in all its forms. It is important to recognise that contending with difficult weather conditions is part of the sport. Safe enjoyment is the aim, not foolhardiness. Rowing has an excellent safety record. However, it is easy to become complacent.

In November 2008 'Row Safe: A Guide to Good Practice in Rowing' replaced the Water Safety Code.  The main message in the new guide is that clubs have a responsibility to provide information, education and training about safety and individuals have a responsibility to find out, learn, question and put this into practice.

The guidance should be used as the basis for clubs to reflect upon or develop their own local safety rules and practices for their members to follow.

RowHow, our online coaching and training resource, provides a forum for Regional and Club water safety advisers. Club safety advisers should contact their Regional advisers who will give them their enrolment key.