Amateur Rowing Association - The Home of British RowingWater 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.
The ARA's water safety code places emphasis on the individual's and club's responsibility for their actions and is a guide to the minimum standard of safe practice. It does not prevent a club or individual from taking further measures they may deem necessary to ensure safe rowing.
The code 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.
Clubs need to be pro-active in educating and training their members in safe practice including risk management.
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.
