BOATING SAFETY
Paddlers should ensure that their watercraft is in excellent shape for racing, and that they are totally confident in paddling it in a variety of water/wind/weather conditions. Each boat should have a bailer and each paddler should have a whistle.
Every paddler MUST either wear a PFD, or have one in the boat.
The PFD MUST be properly fitted for the paddler.
Paddlers under 14 years of age MUST wear a PFD.
Non swimmers MUST wear a PFD.
Poor swimmers are STRONGLY ADVISED to wear a PFD.
Inflatables in good order are permitted.
A lifebelt will not classify as a PFD.
Paddlers should attend the race briefing and pay close attention to the information given to paddlers by the race organizer and the starting official.
In case of a flip (capsizing), stay with the canoe/kayak, check with your partner, and swim the canoe to shore. If you leave the course without finishing, let the race organizer know that you have pulled out. Read the OMCKRA Safety Policy (It will be posted a the race site).
Link to required safety equipment
Every paddler MUST either wear a PFD, or have one in the boat.
The PFD MUST be properly fitted for the paddler.
Paddlers under 14 years of age MUST wear a PFD.
Non swimmers MUST wear a PFD.
Poor swimmers are STRONGLY ADVISED to wear a PFD.
Inflatables in good order are permitted.
A lifebelt will not classify as a PFD.
Paddlers should attend the race briefing and pay close attention to the information given to paddlers by the race organizer and the starting official.
In case of a flip (capsizing), stay with the canoe/kayak, check with your partner, and swim the canoe to shore. If you leave the course without finishing, let the race organizer know that you have pulled out. Read the OMCKRA Safety Policy (It will be posted a the race site).
Link to required safety equipment
