Safety Instructions
The ARA Code of Practice for Water Safety will be adhered to at all times.
Only crews complying with the code will be allowed to race.
The Safety Adviser and the Chairman of the Race Committee shall monitor the water/weather conditions during the regatta. If either should find that conditions jeopardise safety they shall stop or suspend racing in total or by class of event, until such time as safe conditions are restored.
During racing Umpire's launches proceeding to the start will act as safety boats, they will if required, continue beyond the start in order to patrol the warm up area. They should not leave this area until the next launch comes into sight. A dedicated safety boat will also be in the warm up area.
Should a crew that is racing be involved in an accident the Umpire in control of the race will render all assistance. The Umpire will immediately inform Control, who will advise the safety boats and the Start who will stop racing until the course is clear and full safety cover has been restored.
During the hours of racing there will be a Doctor and St. John's Ambulance on site, the river will be patrolled by three safety launches. All of the aforementioned and the Umpire's launches will be in radio contact with the Control Caravan.
In case of an accident on the water, the Safety Net radio on the Umpire’s launch should be used to summon help. All such calls to be routed via CONTROL who will alert the safety boats, the Doctor and St John. All calls must state the nature of the incident, the location and the number of people involved. The Raft Marshals will clear the rafts and immediate area ready for the safety boat and emergency services.
In case of an accident on land, competitors and members of the public should first go to the St. John's Ambulance, who are located in the enclosure next to the Barn Bar, if necessary they will call the Doctor.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND EXTERNAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE LINKS ARE HELD IN THE CONTROL CARAVAN.