Safety

To report any incident, on or off the water, please use the British Rowing Incident Reporting form.

Members should be aware that there is a small risk of contracting Weil’s Disease (Leptospirosis) and other disorders because of micro-organisms in the river. The risk is higher in the summer months when the river flow is reduced.

The following are the most usual symptoms and signs, but not all may be present.

At present (September 2023), the government guidelines are: ‘if you have COVID-19 you should try to stay at home’.

It is every rower’s responsibility to assess the risks of every outing. If in doubt, seek advice or change your plans – a missed outing is better than taking unnecessary risks. The considerations rowers should make before taking to the water are detailed in our one-page pre-row safety guide.

Following a review of risks associated with rowing in reduced light or darkness, members are required to follow the procedures below.