What safety arrangements must a regatta have?
Rule- Canada
- Rowing Canada Aviron
- Junior rowing
- Under 17
- Under 19
- 2026
- Parents
Under the 2026 Rules of Racing, the regatta's Organizing Committee must:
- Appoint a Safety Advisor, who makes sure appropriate safety measures are in place (including an emergency plan, traffic patterns for practice and racing, safety launches and weather monitoring) and watches for breaches of safety practice.
- Appoint a qualified Medical Advisor, who makes sure appropriate medical support is accessible.
- Have first aid facilities on land and a rescue service on the water available at all times.
If a competitor falls into the water or a boat capsizes, the Race Umpire must make sure the on-water rescue service is aware and attending to the situation.
Source: RCA Rules of Racing, January 2026, sections 8.2 and 8.3 and the Race Umpire's safety duties.
Updated 25 Oct 2026