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Safety Presentation (Update) June 2013

Safety Presentation (Update) June 2013. Safety is Everyone's Responsibility!. 2013 ACBA Update: M Street Road Construction Travelling to and from Boathouse . Work will continue through 2014 Parking lanes along M Street have been eliminated, as have the sidewalk and bike lane.

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Safety Presentation (Update) June 2013

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  1. Safety Presentation(Update) June 2013 Safety is Everyone's Responsibility!

  2. 2013 ACBA Update: M Street Road Construction Travelling to and from Boathouse Work will continue through 2014 Parking lanes along M Street have been eliminated, as have the sidewalk and bike lane. Much construction is going on and the narrow road has become even more narrow. Remember there are construction crews in this area. Cars must share the road with bicyclists and joggers. FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY, IT IS CRITICAL THAT EVERYONE OBSERVE THE SPEED LIMIT ON M STREET.  SLOW DOWN!

  3. 2013ACBA Water Traffic Reminders Please take necessary steps to reduce Launch Wakes. Rowing shells and paddling boats should stay at least 20 feet away from the marinas at all times.

  4. Launching and Landing – Direction of Travel Always launch and land in the DOWNSTREAM direction (Bow ball facing the Pennsylvania Ave Bridge) Incoming (docking) crews have the right of way over launching crews

  5. Pennsylvania Ave. Bridge 1 2 3 4 4 5 6

  6. 11th Street Bridge Traffic Patterns 1 2 3 2 4 3 5 4 5

  7. South Capital St. Bridge Downstream Traffic: Arches 1 & 4: DO NOT USE Use Arches 2 & 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 Upstream Traffic: Arches 4 & 5: DO NOT USE Use Arches 6 & 7 Arch 8: Shallow – DO NOT USE

  8. Navigating thru Bob Day Bay

  9. Sandbar After 11th St. Bridge Downstream Center Arch Upstream

  10. Sandbars

  11. Extremely Low Tide Events

  12. Clothing Cold Weather Clothing: • Layer One: Wicking • Layer Two: Insulation • Layer Three: Protection From Wind and Water • The Extremities – Feet, Hands and Head Hot Weather Clothing • Light colored clothing helps reflect sun from your skin. • Synthetic fabrics are good (such as CoolMax or Dri-Fit) as they are designed to wick moisture away from your skin so cooling evaporation can occur. • Use a hat with visor and wear shades to protect eyes from damaging sun rays. This is good information for both rowers and coxswains!

  13. Before You Leave the Dock – Minimum Requirements Crews/ Scullers Coaches All coaches must wear a life vest All launches shall have required navigation lights All launches must have a Kippy Bag, a paddle, noise maker/whistle and a tossy boat cushion All coaches shall have a charged cell phone with pre-programmed emergency phone numbers • All AM/PM boats must turn on non-blinking lights: • Red/Green Light for the bow • White light for the stern • Check oarlocks, riggers, seats, etc… to avoid repairs on the water • All boats shall carry a noise maker/whistle • Scullers – sign out in Logbook

  14. Launching and Landing – General Dock Rules Launching Landing Boats approach the dock for landing while moving downstream Scullers may leave oars parallel to the land edge of the dock while moving the scull to and from the water Help each other out….catch a boat if you see one landing • Minimize your time on the dock • Do not leave your shoes on the dock • Before launching, sweep oars are to be stored up by the blacktop/fence area • Boats shove off while moving in the downstream direction • Use the downstream section of the dock for launching

  15. Sandbars, Emergency Docking Locations & Navigation Tips • Stay to your starboard shore side – but remember not to follow the shoreline. Pick a point. • Veer from starboard land to avoid sandbars or other obstacles – after checking carefully for oncoming traffic. • Right of way traffic goes to less maneuverable boats. • Scullers must yield to eights and fours.

  16. Scullers • Sign-in and sign-out every time you row • Any issues – record in Log • Follow all of the rules and regulations of the CRC Safety Manual and the Small Boats Program Policy Manual http://www.capitalrowing.org/crc/ For more information go to: Resource Library

  17. To Narnia: Railroad Bridge Enter & Exit Narnia through here Do not enter or exit Narnia through here Use Caution!

  18. Travelling Up River – “To Narnia” • Be Alert!! Many crews practice upriver out of the Blandensburg boathouse. • Not advisable to take big boats upriver above the railroad bridge • River is narrow and shallow making turns difficult • Well charged lights are a MUST! There is little to no reflective light above the railroad bridge. • Wear reflective and light colored clothing

  19. 10 TIPS FOR ROWERS WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE COXSWAIN SEAT

  20. 10 TIPS Coxswain Guide • Know the Anacostia River’s traffic pattern and proper arch usage. Stay out of the middle of the river. • 2) Check the power on your cox box and test it with the microphone before launching the boat from the dock. • 3) Always bring the required equipment (whistle, lanyard with attached tools and glow stick). • Turn the boat lights on before leaving the dock. • AM/PM Rule of Thumb: • 1. Light in the afternoon when launching but returning when its dark – turn on lights! • 2. Dark when launching but light when returning – turn on lights! • 5) Understand the coaching practice instructions and establish a place to wait for your coach.

  21. 10 TIPS Coxswain Guide • 6) TURNING THE BOAT: • Hold the rudder line with both hands • Right hand turn = Right hand moves forward • Left hand turn = Left hand moves forward • Turn adjustments should be very slight • Dramatic use of the rudder line leads to poor steering • STEER FIRST, TALK SECOND: • Safe steering is of the utmost importance. Once you are successful with your steering, then you may talk to and encourage your crew. • HEADS UP - EYES FORWARD - EARS OPEN. • Always be on the look-out for other boat traffic. Don’t forget to look behind you. Ask your stroke or bow seat to alert you to boat traffic approaching from behind your vessel.

  22. 10 TIPS Coxswain Guide Communicating to your Crew: Be clear. Speak firmly. Confirm the crew can hear you and are ready to execute your command. If you don’t know what to do, ASK! Always put the safety of your crew and boat first. Have Fun & Be Safe!!

  23. Oops! Use life jackets or shoes to elevate your body if you don’t fit into a coxswain seat. DO NOT use the coaches square "tossy" as they are required to be in the launch for safety! Do NOT sit on the boat deck!

  24. Boat Lifts Review the Boat Lift Review Guide 2. Boat lifts must be used under Coaches supervision for all inexperienced club members!

  25. Coxswain Equipment Training of members in the use and care of the coxswain equipment is the responsibility of the Coach and Program Representative.

  26. Around the Boathouse • Help keep the facility and docks clean • First Aid Kit is located in the erg room • Keep the area in front of the cages clear • Fire extinguishers located throughout both tents • Park in the spaces as marked in the parking lot • If the lot is full, park outside of the gate

  27. Securing the Boathouse Facility • Keep your valuables locked in your car • Turn off all lights, fans and/or heat lamps • Lock the Cage and the Gas Locker • If you are the last one out, lock all DOORS, BAYS, and GATES when leaving • If suspicious persons or activity is occurring on the premises, CALL 911

  28. USRowing Safety Video

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