Safety is of utmost importance in rowing.

• Please ensure you have informed the coach of relevant health or medical history.
• All rowers will be supervised by coaches or persons whilst on the water and also during land based sessions.
• Pay attention to any safety notices as advised by Club Captain. Always check the Whiteboard, the River Hazards Map and the general weather conditions before going on the water.
• Certified personal floatation devices (PFDs) must be worn at all times by coaches, persons in support vessels, coxswains and open water rowers (rowers more than 1500m from shore or bank)
• Any rower that is training in unsheltered waters without a support vessel supervising them must carry on board an easily accessible approved floatation belt.
• Rowers should familiarize themselves with the Rowing New Zealand Water Safety Code