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Regatta First Aid Plan 

 

Events must be sanctioned by Rowing BC and must adhere to the Safety Rules outlined in the RCA Rules

of Racing Part 8, attached) and in the approved sanction document.

All VRS member clubs and participants must also adhere to the procedures outlined in the VRS Safety

Handbook and Safety Code (attached).

 

1. Chief Umpire

Responsibilities:

 uphold the RCA Rules of Racing

 work with the LOC to ensure safe, fair and enjoyable racing

 CU is equipped with a VHF radio for communicating with Safety Officer, Regatta Chair and

Umpires

 

2. First Aid

 Located in Therapy Tent on Gorge Narrows Apron 

 First Aid attendant: minimum certification: Basic First Aid and First Responder

 On site at least 30 minutes before the start of the first scheduled race, until 30 minutes after

the last race occurs each day.

 First Aid protocols are outlined in UVIC Emergency Response plan for regattas

 First Aid attendant is equipped with a VHF radio for communicating with the Safety Officer

 

3. Safety Officer

 Onsite when regatta course is open for training or racing

 Equipped with VHF radio for communicating with First Aid, umpires and Regatta Chair

Responsibilities:

 Monitor safety and flow pattern on the water. Notify Regatta Chair of any issues, adjust

warmup course, location of marshalls and safety boat drivers as necessary.

 Respond to any Safety issues that arise during the regatta; co-ordinate response with Chief

Umpire.

 

4. Safety and Umpire boats

 The number of safety and umpire boats for the regatta is listed in the RCA sanction

document.

 Minimum of 9 safety boats on the water during racing and at least 1 safety boat on the

water during training.

 Safety and umpire boats are equipped with: 12 PFDs, Safety kit (15m buoyant heaving line,

first aid kit, flashlight, whistle), paddle, bailer (or pump).

 All boats carry portable VHF marine radios, for communicating with the Safety Officer and

Chief Umpire.

 

Venue 

Gorge Narrows Rowing Club 

2940 Jutland Rd #105

Victoria BC

V8T 5J9

 

Nearest Clinic 

Coastal Roots Health Center 

9am-6pm 

2988 Jutland Road 

Victoria BC

V8T 5K2

 

 

Instructions for 911 Call Person:

1. Call 911

2. Inform the operator about the current situation (ie. number of people injured, suspected injuries and care being given)

3. Request an Ambulance

4. Give all location information

5. Inform them that they will be met at the described entrance

6. Return UVic Medical to inform them that EMS has been activated.

 

Traci Vanderbijl – lead medical/therapist UVic

250-588-1902

 

Nearest Hospital:

Victoria General Hospital,

1 Hospital Way, Victoria BC V8Z 6R5 (11.7 km away, 13 minutes) 

• Follow Patricia Bay Hwy/BC-17 to McKenzie Ave. Take exit 7 from Patricia Bay Hwy/BC-17
• Merge onto McKenzie Ave
• Continue on Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N to View Royal. Take exit 8 from Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N
• Take Watkiss Way to Hospital Way