THE TOLEDO ROWING CLUB

International Park – Toledo, Ohio

 

GUIDELINES FOR COLD WATER OPERATIONS

 

General

 

1. The air and water temperature can be obtained by calling the US Coast Guard at (419)729-2034.  There is an accuracy variance of +2°F to be taken into consideration.

2. All coaches are required to confer and communicate the conditions prior to making the decision to conduct water operations, and proceed in groups.

3. All launches MUST have all the required TRC safety equipment in the launch. (see TRC safety launch required equipment document)

 

Level #1 Conditions:

 

If EITHER the Air Temperature Is Below 32°F (0°C) OR the Water Temperature is Below 40°F (4°C).

 

1. NO High School crews or adult members are permitted on the water.

 

Level #2 Conditions:    

 

If EITHER the Air Temperature is Below 40°F (5°C) OR the Water Temperature is Below 45°F (7°C) BUT both are Above ZONE #1 Temperatures.

 

1. In this zone, all crews with any athlete under the age of 18 OR with an athlete still attending high school shall have one (1) launch PER shell on the water, regardless of shell size.

2. Under no circumstances shall any first season novice rowers be permitted on the water.

3. There MUST be at least one other school launch on the water to assist in the event a water rescue is needed.  

4. All crews (both adult and high school) are required to STAY TOGETHER on the stretch of water between the Conrail Bridge and the end of the no wake zone just downriver from the MLK Bridge.

 

Level #3 Conditions:    

 

When BOTH the Air Temperature is Above 40°F (5°C) AND the Water Temperature is Above 45°F (7°C).

 

1. Normal TRC policies shall apply for all shells on the water.

 

Additional Guidelines:    

 

1. Scullers and adult rowers should notify someone (family member, friend, etc.) of their activities, especially the estimated time they plan to launch and return. The person notified should be someone not at the boathouse, to assure follow up.

2. They should utilize the "buddy system" when possible.

 

Revised March 7, 2006

 

TRC Safety Policy

 

Coach/Safety Launch Equipment Policy