WSR Lifejacket Policy Information
Lifejackets MUST be worn on the water by;
• Coxswains
• Juniors (11-18 years inclusive)
• Non Swimmers (a person unable to swim 50 metres unaided)
• The whole crew when NIGHT ROWING
• If requested to do so by the Cox
• If deemed necessary by event organisers
• If deemed necessary on medical grounds
However, WSR minimum requirements are that ALL crew members must;
• Have access to a well-maintained lifejacket
• Be correctly fitting
• Be within arm’s reach when on the water
Please have a read of the link below – accidents happen – don’t let it be a tragic accident!
https://rnli.org/safety/lifejackets
Please note the above policy was voted on by the WSR Executive committee on Monday 6th March 2023 and a unanimous result was returned.
Suitable footwear
Please use suitable footwear for rowing in longboats.
• Wellies are not considered suitable footwear whilst rowing.
Dryrobes
In accordance with British Rowing Safety Alert March 2022 rowers and coxes must NOT wear a Dryrobe when afloat.
Safety-Alert-Do-not-wear-a-Dryrobe-when-afloat-March-2022.pdf (britishrowing.org)
