Safety
FVRA Members Mandatory Sculling Competency Check List
- Signed Swim Waiver
- Current Signed USRowing Waiver
- Paid Member of FVRA
- Can carry boat to and from boathouse
- Can get in and out of boat and launch boat unassisted
- Can fully turn boat in both directions
- Can demonstrate basic rowing skills
- Can back boat at least the length of the dock
- Can dock boat alone
- Knowledge of sign in and sign out process at boathouse and on website
- Understands traffic pattern of the river
- Has awareness of shallow areas and obstacles
- Understands FVRA water and safety procedures
- Rower agrees not to have any impeded distractions while rowing (i.e. music)
- Understands steering technique
- Understands the need to wear appropriate clothing (i.e. bright colors)
- Knows who to contact in case of an emergency or equipment repairs
- Has watched USRowing Saftey Video in the last calendar year