APPLEDORE GIG CLUB - CLUB & ROWING RULES
Treat the boat with great care at all times. Lift gently and carry where necessary. Do not drag, scrape or drop it. Due care and attention should be shown towards your own safety and those around you at all times. Any behaviour deemed to be unsafe, may result in disciplinary action being taken.
Whenever possible arrive 15mins before rowing time, to help launch the boat and equally be prepared to put her away again after your row.
Wear suitable clothes/shoes at each session and be prepared to get wet when launching and landing.
If your crew is next to go out, be there when the boat comes in and be ready to assist. If you are not ready to row, then let someone else have a row.
The Cox is in charge from the moment he/she enters the boat. He/she is responsible for adherence to Club policies and CPGA rules. Rowers should therefore sit down as soon as possible, adjust foot rest.
Rowers must concentrate
and listen to the Cox, being prepared to execute all
commands as soon as possible. If you cannot hear, tell the Cox.
If you are a training
crew – be mindful that the best results are achieved
from a focused crew. Please don’t chat.
Unless you are asked to do so, don’t give commands or advice to another crew member.
When racing, keep your mind on the boat, not other crews. Don’t shout, swear or respond in any way to any provocation.
All junior crew must wear a lifejacket in the boat, whatever crew they are rowing for, as must the Cox of that boat.
If you are unhappy with the conduct of individual club members or with any aspect of the management of the club:
a. Try to resolve matters directly with individual concerned or if it is a club management issue, the committee member who is responsible.
b. If you are unable to resolve it yourself, raise matter in writing (pref. by email) to the committee (via any committee member). Committee will then discuss and try to resolve and if necessary, speak to parties concerned. If it is necessary the committee will make a ruling or introduce/change policy.
c. If a member is dissatisfied with outcome or if committee feels it is required, a members meeting may be called with the intention of putting the matter to formal vote of the membership
The captain is responsible for the radio at all times
All trainee coxswains
must have a pilot when they go out in the gig at low
water.
15.Coxswains must always wear lifejackets when training with seniors as well as juniors.
All members should also read the policies and rules pages of the Cornish Pilot Gig Association to which we belong. Members of race crews in particular will need to be aware of specific rules when competing in regattas. As these rules change periodically please follow the link below to the CPGA web site and look at the policies section.