- Practice under adverse weather
1.1 If one of the following weather warnings is in force two-hour before the Tai
Tam* assembly, practice will be cancelled without further notice.
a) Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal 8 (T8) or above
b) Black Rainstorm Warning
1.2 If one of the following weather warnings is in force two-hour before the Tai
Tam* assembly, the club representative, head coach and safety manager
shall determine the practice feasibility and notify the members of their
decision.
a) Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal 3 (T3)
b) Red Rainstorm Warning
Although the decision is made to conduct practice, such an initial
determination may be altered as the weather may deteriorate. The
members shall be notified swiftly of the latest decision.
1.3 The club representative, head coach and safety manager will determine
practice feasibility locally in Tai Tam* at assembly if
a) Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal 1 (T1)
b) Yellow Rainstorm Warning or
c) Thunderstorm Warning is in force, or
d) In strong wind, big waves or any adverse weather conditions
Due to weather changes, the practice may be cancelled or delayed at any
time. The members shall be notified swiftly of the latest decision.
*If practice takes place other than Tai Tam, the same rules apply based on
the assembly time at that practice venue. - Safety management by individual
You are responsible for your physical condition. If you are unwell, please do not
participate in practice. If you become unwell during practice, please inform
coaches, drummer, steerer or committee members of your condition without
hesitation and delay, so you can stop practising and be arranged to disembark
the boat. - Basic rules at practice and race
The committee members, coaches, drummers and steerers must comply with
the following rules to ensure the safety of onboard members during practice and
race.
3.1 Confirm the onboard members before and after practice/race and make
sure the same members are disembarking.
3.2 Members are wearing clothes that are easy to swim, even if they fall into
the water.
3.3 Be cautious of waves caused by other boats, especially motorboats.
3.4 Minimise water coming into the boat. Paddlers shall bail water out as often
as necessary.
3.5 When we deploy multiple boats for practice, keep proximity to each other
so one can be seen by the other.
3.6 Keep a safe distance from shores and reefs.
3.7 Lifesaver floats, water bailers and ropes must be on board.
3.8 Coaches and drummers shall check if onboard members can swim. In
principle, those who can not swim 50 meters, are not confident in
swimming and non-members must wear a life jacket. However, the
individual can choose not to wear it at their own risk. Nonetheless, they
must bring it on board and keep it at their seat in case they need it.
3.9 Those under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult guardian and wear
a life jacket. They may be denied from boarding if weather or sea
conditions are considered unsuitable for their boarding by the committee
members, coaches, drummer or steerer.
3.10 Members must pay attention to and follow instructions from the coaches,
drummer or steerer. Do not stand up or change seats without approval. - If someone falls into the water
4.1 Anyone who notices one has fallen into the water shall immediately notify
the drummer and steerer so that the boat can be stopped to find and
secure the person in the water.
4,2 If one falls into the water, onboard members must be careful with their
paddles and rudder not to hit and injure the person in the water.
4.3 Throw the lifesaver float placed at the front and rear of the boat if the
person in the water is far away from the boat.
4.4 When pulling a person on board from the water, members must stabilise
the boat to prevent it from capsizing. - If the boat collides or runs aground
If the boat collides with other boats, buoys, pontoons, piers, bridges or any
structures or runs aground, the drummer and steerer must check the boat for
damages and everybody’s safety. Call for help to anyone or any boats around if
the damage to the boat is too severe for further cruising. - If the boat capsizes
If the boat capsizes, do not individually swim to the shore. Everyone holds onto
the boat, life-saver floats and so on for safety. The drummer and steerer shall
roll call and confirm everyone is safe. Then flip the boat up and bail the water
out while carefully balancing the boat. Once the boat stabilises, carefully get into
the boat one by one.
Carry out capsizing drills regularly by letting water into and sinking the boat in
the water. - Drummer and Steerer
7.1 The drummer shall respond promptly to the steerer’s instructions. All
paddlers shall respond promptly to the drummer’s and/or steer’s
instructions for safety and navigation.
7.2 The drummer and the steerer shall always pay attention to navigational
and safety matters. They also have to provide clear instructions to
communicate with the paddlers.
7.3 The drummer and steerer who require unique special skills and are
ultimately responsible for the boat’s safety shall be carefully selected by
consultation among the committee members and coaches.
Translation of Japanese “Safety Management Manual” updated in 2023
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