SAFETY RULES
Safety is of Prime concern to the Regatta Committee. All teams will observe the following safety rules:
1. DECISIONS - All decisions on the running of the races due to weather (wind, rain,etc) will be made by the Regatta Committee Executive, in conjunction with the head of the Safety Boat Committee.
2. POWER BOATS - Only official regatta boats will be allowed on the lake during the races.
1. DECISIONS - All decisions on the running of the races due to weather (wind, rain,etc) will be made by the Regatta Committee Executive, in conjunction with the head of the Safety Boat Committee.
2. POWER BOATS - Only official regatta boats will be allowed on the lake during the races.
3. LIFE JACKETS - Federal legistlation will govern the use of life jackets. All Paddlers 17 yrs and younger must wear life jackets during all practices and during the Regatta races. ALL paddlers over 17 years of age must wear life jackets during all practices and must have them in the canoe during the races.
4. ACCIDENTS - Judges (safety boat and official starter) have discretionary powers to decide the course of action if the accident affects the outcome of the race.
5. SAFETY BOATS - Safety boats will be staffed with qualified personnel, and will follow the canoes around the course. In the event of an accident, teams must not interfere with the team in difficulty, or with the operations of the safety boat. Each saftey boat will carry one driver and one or two lifeguards.
THE SAFETY BOAT OPERATORS WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY IN ALL SAFETY MATTERS.
6. ENFORCEMENT - If, in the opinion of the Regatta officials, a team is guilty of blatant disregard of safety rules during practices or races, the Chairperson may revoke a team's registration. Upon recommendation of officials, the Chairperson may revoke the registration and bar the team from further practices and races. The registration fee will not be refunded.
7. LIABILITY - The Labrador Canoe Regatta's organizing committee will not be responsible for any damage or loss of personal property during either practice session dates or during the races. As well, the Labrador Canoe Regatta's organizing committee will not be held responsible for any damages as a result of accidents during either practices or races.
4. ACCIDENTS - Judges (safety boat and official starter) have discretionary powers to decide the course of action if the accident affects the outcome of the race.
5. SAFETY BOATS - Safety boats will be staffed with qualified personnel, and will follow the canoes around the course. In the event of an accident, teams must not interfere with the team in difficulty, or with the operations of the safety boat. Each saftey boat will carry one driver and one or two lifeguards.
THE SAFETY BOAT OPERATORS WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY IN ALL SAFETY MATTERS.
6. ENFORCEMENT - If, in the opinion of the Regatta officials, a team is guilty of blatant disregard of safety rules during practices or races, the Chairperson may revoke a team's registration. Upon recommendation of officials, the Chairperson may revoke the registration and bar the team from further practices and races. The registration fee will not be refunded.
7. LIABILITY - The Labrador Canoe Regatta's organizing committee will not be responsible for any damage or loss of personal property during either practice session dates or during the races. As well, the Labrador Canoe Regatta's organizing committee will not be held responsible for any damages as a result of accidents during either practices or races.