May 22, 2013 News British Rowing NewsBritish Rowing EventsRowing CommunityGB Rowing TeamCompetitions and ClubsIndoor RowingPartners#YourStoriesArchive Kill cords & launch safety British Rowing News Following a recent incident involving a powerboat in Padstow, launch drivers are reminded of the importance of wearing a kill cord when operating a personal watercraft. In a safety bulletin published on May 17th, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch urged people to remember the following advice:ADVERT Test kill cords regularly to ensure that the engine stops when the kill cord mechanism is operated Make sure that the cord is in good condition Always attach the cord securely to the driver, ideally before the engine is started but certainly before the boat is put in gear Stop the engine before transferring the kill cord to another driver More information about how to properly attach, use and maintain a kill cord is available on the RYA website, including posters to put up at your club: www.rya.org.uk/infoadvice/safteytips/Pages/KillCord.aspx. ADVERT