Please read the Guidance Notes, Notice to Coxes (distributed on race day) and all other communications carefully, particularly those sections referring to signals. Please pay particular attention to the Start Layout and Start Guide (distributed on race day). These instructions are mandatory, and the coxswain of each vessel is responsible for adhering to them. Every crew MUST confirm its final, accurate crew complement to Registration before going afloat.
- Every boat must be covered by public liability insurance up to £2 million for any one claim and for any loss, injury or damage to property or persons, including all persons aboard the craft.
- Sufficient buoyancy aids are to be carried for all persons aboard. Coxswains must wear buoyancy aids / lifejackets at all times in the boat.
- Each boat must fly a flag (minimum of 3ft x 2ft) throughout the race. This flag must not carry advertising slogans.
- Each boat must carry a fully charged working VHF radio radio set to channel 37A or M1.
- Each boat must have a method of bailing water from their boat.
- Tow lines must be secured to the bow and stern of the boat. Any towing will be undertaken at the boat owner’s risk.
- All entrants must be over 18 with the exception of coxes who must be under the supervision of parent / guardian or a crew member who has been DBS checked.
- All boats must complete an Entry form & self certification of seaworthiness. This is to be signed by skipper / Cox / legally responsible person on registration.
- Private support boats or spectator boats must keep clear of boats racing.
- Mixed crews must have at least 50% women rowing at all times.
- In addition to the rowers, each boat must at all times carry a coxswain (who need not steer but must not row while coxing). Crew and coxswain may freely change positions during the race. No substitution or assistance is permitted. Any crew member going ashore during the race will render their crew liable to immediate disqualification and withdrawal from safety cover.
- Instructions on what to do in the event of a fire or other emergency while on TSC premises will be issued on race day, but for information the designated rendezvous point will be the playing field across from the clubhouse
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