What safety rules apply to coxswains on the water?

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Traffic patterns: every rower, coach and club representative must read and follow the published training and racing traffic patterns (rule 8.7). While warming up or cooling down, crews must not cross the finish line (in any direction) while boats from another race are finishing, and must stop when racing crews approach their position. Hazards: serious hazards must be reported promptly to an Umpire or a member of the Organizing Committee (rule 8.1). Chief Umpire's instructions: crews must comply with the instructions of the Chief Umpire, the Jury and the Organizing Committee on any safety matter. The Chief Umpire may close the course if conditions are unsafe. PFDs (Coastal Endurance racing): all boats must carry a personal flotation device for every crew member, and coxswains must always wear a PFD in the boat (rule 13.2.3). Capsize drill: for Coastal Endurance, crews should regularly practise their capsize drill (rule 13.2.7.9).