Thameside 2 20-March Update We are still planning on running the Thameside 2 course this weekend, however, with the river on mixture of yellow and red boards we will be running “special measures”. Buoyancy Aids will be compulsory for all Timings have been brought forward 30 minutes! Suitable clothing and boat buoyancy required Self-assessment form Self-Assessment When the club runs an event on the Thames, we assess the course against the following criteria: river conditions, weather (temperature & wind), visibly. Depending on this score additional safety measures are put in place, these include steps like compulsory buoyancy aids and limiting who can take part. To this end, everyone needs to be complete the self-assessment form. If you or your crew are scoring less than 10 you really need to consider whether you are suitable take part. Kit & Boat Inspections There will be at spot checks on boats and clothing. So please make sure that you are dress suitably for the conditions and that there is sufficient buoyancy in your boat. Timings 08:30 Check-In 09:30 Briefing 10:00 Slow K2 Start 10:10 Slow K1 Start 10:40 Fast Start K1 & K2 Weirs Everyone taking part in the event on Sunday needs to be aware that the course will require you to pass above or below a number of weirs. Therefore you need to know what this means, what effect this will have on your boat and how to handle this. If you are unsure, do not race. Parking Extra car parking available in the public car park at Rivermead Leisure Centre – see reading-canoe.org.uk
Posted on: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:43:08 +0000
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