SAFETY                                                                                                                                                                              

 

 

SAFETY 

The club takes safety seriously and has produced safety recommendations.
It is the responsibility of each individual member to ensure their own safety and act in a responsible manner.

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SAFETY INFORMATION 

 

List of main safety points.

 

Each craft is expected to have suitable and sufficient insurance to cover third party liability.
All craft are registered with the Broads Authority and pay the prescribed river toll.
Each craft is to comply with Broads Authority safety rules within the prescribed time frame.
Each owner or skipper of the day is responsible for the welfare of themselves and any crew or passengers.
It is recommended a minimum of two on each boat.
It is advisable for all adult crew when sailing to wear life jackets or suitable buoyancy aids.
Children are expected to wear life jackets and owners of pets are expected to provide suitable aids or restraints for their pets when sailing.
The club expects all members to act with common sense and understand the dangers of participating in water based recreational activity.

In an emergency

Events are sailed in company so gain the attention of you colleagues and ask for assistance.
Use the emergency telephone numbers found in the club handbook (The Meag) and also in the green book.

Broads Authority Notices For Mariners
Broads Authority  Urgent Boating News
Broads Authority Getting Safely Through Great Yarmouth

 

  Download a full copy of the 2006 safety document.
  Download a full copy of the 2006 risk assessment document.