Rowing information and documents
Health and Safety
Coastal rowing is an enjoyable and safe activity but not risk free. Rowers should familiarise themselves with the club's Health and Safety Policy and Health and Safety Management Documents. In particular:
Annex D - Rowing skiff risk assessment
Annex E - Safety Information for Members, Race Officers, Event Organisers, Safety Officers & Rowing Coxes
Annex K - St Ayles Skiff Kitting list
Annex D - Rowing skiff risk assessment
Annex E - Safety Information for Members, Race Officers, Event Organisers, Safety Officers & Rowing Coxes
Annex K - St Ayles Skiff Kitting list
Rowing Technique
Here's a brief guide to rowing technique to help you avoid injury and make the boat go faster!
Rowing Technique
The Scottish Coastal Rowing Association have produced some excellent training videos showing good technique for each part of the stroke. Well worth watching for experienced rowers and new rowers alike.
Rowing Technique
The Scottish Coastal Rowing Association have produced some excellent training videos showing good technique for each part of the stroke. Well worth watching for experienced rowers and new rowers alike.
COX TRAINING
Coastal rowing in St Ayles skiffs requires a cox to steer and take charge of the boat. Chanonry Sailing Club has developed a two day introduction to coxing course which aims to develop the skills if rowers to cox safely and independently during rowing in home waters.
Day 1 is classroom based and covers sea safety, local navigation, weather and tides, use of VHF and rowing commands. It is largely classroom based but with some outside practice and observation.
Day 2 is an on the water day putting theory into practice. There is plenty of opportunity for everyone to practice preparing the boat, launching and recovery, decision making, steering and commands and making sure that everyone has fun safely. It also includes a man over board practice, anchoring and towing.
We will run cox training once per year, subject to demand. If you are interested contact rowing@chanonry.org.uk.
Here are the slides and materials from the course as a reminder. We are happy for other clubs to use or re-purpose any of the materials:
Day 1 is classroom based and covers sea safety, local navigation, weather and tides, use of VHF and rowing commands. It is largely classroom based but with some outside practice and observation.
Day 2 is an on the water day putting theory into practice. There is plenty of opportunity for everyone to practice preparing the boat, launching and recovery, decision making, steering and commands and making sure that everyone has fun safely. It also includes a man over board practice, anchoring and towing.
We will run cox training once per year, subject to demand. If you are interested contact rowing@chanonry.org.uk.
Here are the slides and materials from the course as a reminder. We are happy for other clubs to use or re-purpose any of the materials: