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Resources regarding '''safety for watersports'''.
 
Resources regarding '''safety for watersports'''.
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===RNLI===
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== Paddle UK ==
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* Comprehensive safety information, guidance and advice: https://paddleuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/shared-files/british-canoeing-central-documents/Paddlesafer-V8-2025-1-1.pdf
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* Environmental definitions: https://paddleuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/shared-files/british-canoeing-central-documents/Environmental-Definitions-4Jan23.pdf
  
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The [[RNLI]] has a wide range of safety resources that are of use to Canoeists and Kayakers.
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== RNLI ==
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* http://www.rnli.org.uk/what_we_do/sea_and_beach_safety/sea_safety/sea_safety_home
 
  
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For Beginners the Serious Fun DVD is an excellent introduction to water safety.  This is excellent follow on material from a beginners course and an all round introduction to water safety.  It also has its own web site where you can get a copy [http://www.rnli.org.uk/seriousfun http://www.rnli.org.uk/seriousfun]
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The [[RNLI]] has a wide range of safety resources:
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* Copies are kept in the club office and given out at the end of Beginners courses
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* General Water Safety: https://rnli.org/safety
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* Copies can be ordered from the RNLI web site.  Goto [http://www.rnli.org.uk/how_to_support_us/give_money/give_regularly/seriousfun/dvd-request http://www.rnli.org.uk/how_to_support_us/give_money/give_regularly/seriousfun/dvd-request] to request a copy.
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* Staying Safe while kayaking and canoeing: https://rnli.org/safety/choose-your-activity/kayaking-and-canoeing
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* Educational Resources (aimed at young people): https://rnli.org/youth-education/education-resources
  
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==The Port of London Authority==
  
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The Sea Safety booklet is also excellent and covers many aspects of sea safety relevant to Canoe and Kayak use of the sea and tidal waters.  The booklet includes a CD-rom which runs on Windows PCs and Macs which has very useful pictures, videos, demonstrations and interactive exercises on the collision regulations, lights at sea, flares, emergency procedures and much more.  This is an excellent resource for someone progressing beyond BCU 2 star.
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The [[Port of London Authority]] and Paddle UK have produced a comprehensive document detailed The Tideway Code:
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* Printed copies can be ordered from the [http://www.rnli.org.uk/what_we_do/sea_and_beach_safety/sea_safety/request_a_guide RNLI web site] (Select the tick box for '''The Complete Guide'''.)
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* https://pla.co.uk/sites/default/files/2024-07/Tideway_Code.pdf
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* It is also available on line at http://www.rnli.org.uk/upload/complete_eCD/fscommand/pop_up_safety.htm.
 
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* We keep copies in the club office.
 
  
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The RNLI education site contains a wealth of sea and safety materials for educators of all kinds. see [http://www.rnli.org.uk/Shorething/Default.aspx?ld=1 http://www.rnli.org.uk/Shorething/Default.aspx?ld=1]
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== More ==
  
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===PLA===
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* [[Books]]
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* [[DVDs]]
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The [[Port of London Authority]] and the [[BCU]] have produced a poster sumarising advise for Canoe and Kayak users of the tidal River Thames.
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* [[Videos]]
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* http://www.pla.co.uk/pdfs/maritime/paddling_on_the_thames_at_nightv5.pdf
 
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The PLA also have much useful information on the use of the Thames
 
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* http://www.pla.co.uk/display_dynamic.cfm/id/2/site/navigation
 

Latest revision as of 07:11, 24 June 2025

Resources regarding safety for watersports.


Paddle UK

RNLI

The RNLI has a wide range of safety resources:

The Port of London Authority

The Port of London Authority and Paddle UK have produced a comprehensive document detailed The Tideway Code:

More

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