safety presentation (update) june 2013 1 safety is everyone's responsibility!
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Safety Presentation
(Update) June 2013
Safety is Everyone's Responsibility!
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2013 ACBA Update: M Street Road Construction Travelling to and from Boathouse
Work will continue through 2014
Parking lanes along M Street have been eliminated, as have the sidewalk and bike lane.
Much construction is going on and the narrow road has become even more narrow.
Remember there are construction crews in this area. Cars must share the road with bicyclists and joggers.
FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY, IT IS CRITICAL THAT EVERYONE OBSERVE THE SPEED LIMIT ON
M STREET. SLOW DOWN!
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2013 ACBA Water Traffic Reminders
Please take necessary steps to reduce Launch Wakes.
Rowing shells and paddling boats should stay at least 20 feet away from the marinas at all times.
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Launching and Landing – Direction of Travel
Always launch and land in the DOWNSTREAM direction (Bow ball facing the Pennsylvania Ave Bridge)
Incoming (docking) crews have the right of way over launching crews
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Pennsylvania Ave. Bridge
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11th Street Bridge Traffic Patterns
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Downstream Traffic:
Arches 1 & 4: DO NOT USE
Use Arches 2 & 3
Upstream Traffic:Arches 4 & 5: DO NOT USEUse Arches 6 & 7Arch 8: Shallow – DO NOT USE
South Capital St. Bridge
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Navigating thru Bob Day Bay
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Center Arch
Downstream
Upstream
Sandbar After 11th St. Bridge
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Sandbars
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Extremely Low Tide Events
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ClothingCold Weather Clothing:
Layer One: Wicking
Layer Two: Insulation
Layer Three: Protection From Wind and Water
The Extremities – Feet, Hands and Head
Hot Weather Clothing Light colored clothing helps reflect
sun from your skin.
Synthetic fabrics are good (such as CoolMax or Dri-Fit) as they are designed to wick moisture away from your skin so cooling evaporation can occur.
Use a hat with visor and wear shades to protect eyes from damaging sun rays.
This is good information for both rowers and coxswains!
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Before You Leave the Dock – Minimum Requirements
Crews/ Scullers All AM/PM boats must turn on non-blinking lights: Red/Green Light for the
bow White light for the stern
Check oarlocks, riggers, seats, etc… to avoid repairs on the water
All boats shall carry a noise maker/whistle
Scullers – sign out in Logbook
Coaches All coaches must wear a life
vest All launches shall have
required navigation lights All launches must have a
Kippy Bag, a paddle, noise maker/whistle and a tossy boat cushion
All coaches shall have a charged cell phone with pre-programmed emergency phone numbers
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Launching and Landing – General Dock Rules
Launching Minimize your time on the dock
Do not leave your shoes on the dock
Before launching, sweep oars are to be stored up by the blacktop/fence area
Boats shove off while moving in the downstream direction
Use the downstream section of the dock for launching
Landing Boats approach the dock for
landing while moving downstream
Scullers may leave oars parallel to the land edge of the dock while moving the scull to and from the water
Help each other out….catch a boat if you see one landing
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Sandbars, Emergency Docking Locations & Navigation Tips
• Stay to your starboard shore side – but remember not to follow the shoreline. Pick a point.
• Veer from starboard land to avoid sandbars or
other obstacles – after checking carefully for oncoming traffic.
• Right of way traffic goes to less maneuverable boats.
• Scullers must yield to eights and fours.
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Scullers
Sign-in and sign-out every time you row Any issues – record in Log Follow all of the rules and regulations of the CRC Safety
Manual and the Small Boats Program Policy Manual
http://www.capitalrowing.org/crc/
For more information go to: Resource Library
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To Narnia: Railroad Bridge
Enter & Exit Narnia through here
Do not enter or exit Narnia through here
Use Caution!
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Travelling Up River – “To Narnia”
Be Alert!! Many crews practice upriver out of the Blandensburg boathouse.
Not advisable to take big boats upriver above the railroad bridge
River is narrow and shallow making turns difficult
Well charged lights are a MUST! There is little to no reflective light above the railroad bridge.
Wear reflective and light colored clothing
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10 TIPS FOR ROWERS WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE COXSWAIN SEAT
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1) Know the Anacostia River’s traffic pattern and proper arch usage. Stay out of the middle of the river.
2) Check the power on your cox box and test it with the microphone before launching the boat from the dock.
3) Always bring the required equipment (whistle, lanyard with attached tools and glow stick).
4) Turn the boat lights on before leaving the dock. AM/PM Rule of Thumb:
1. Light in the afternoon when launching but returning when its dark – turn on lights! 2. Dark when launching but light when returning – turn on lights!
5) Understand the coaching practice instructions and establish a place to wait for your coach.
10 TIPS Coxswain Guide
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6) TURNING THE BOAT:
Hold the rudder line with both handsRight hand turn = Right hand moves forwardLeft hand turn = Left hand moves forwardTurn adjustments should be very slightDramatic use of the rudder line leads to poor steering
7) STEER FIRST, TALK SECOND:
Safe steering is of the utmost importance. Once you are successful with your steering, then you may talk to and encourage your crew.
8) HEADS UP - EYES FORWARD - EARS OPEN.
Always be on the look-out for other boat traffic. Don’t forget to look behind you. Ask your stroke or bow seat to alert you to boat traffic approaching from behind your vessel.
10 TIPS Coxswain Guide
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9) Communicating to your Crew:
Be clear. Speak firmly. Confirm the crew can hear you and are ready to execute your command.
10) If you don’t know what to do, ASK!
Always put the safety of your crew and boat first.
Have Fun &Be Safe!!
10 TIPS Coxswain Guide
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Oops!
Use life jackets or shoes to elevate your body if you don’t fit into a coxswain seat.
DO NOT use the coaches square "tossy" as they are required to be in the launch for safety!
Do NOT sit on the boat deck!
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Boat Lifts
1. Review the Boat Lift Review Guide
2. Boat lifts must be used under Coaches supervision for all inexperienced club members!
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Coxswain Equipment
Training of members in the use and care of the coxswain equipment is the responsibility of the Coach and Program Representative.
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Around the Boathouse
Help keep the facility and docks clean First Aid Kit is located in the erg room Keep the area in front of the cages clear Fire extinguishers located throughout both tents Park in the spaces as marked in the parking lot If the lot is full, park outside of the gate
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Securing the Boathouse Facility
Keep your valuables locked in your car
Turn off all lights, fans and/or heat lamps
Lock the Cage and the Gas Locker
If you are the last one out, lock all DOORS, BAYS, and GATES when leaving
If suspicious persons or activity is occurring on the premises, CALL 911
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