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In hot weather it’s always tempting to jump in the water through the day, remember that we split the use of the lake based on times. Please refresh yourself on the club rules summary here.
An example of the types of issue: A member was allowing their child to swim without a tow float and outside of the swim area (after 16:30). The child was diving under the water and there was a near miss with a boat. The member believed their child did not need a swim float as they were an ‘elite swimmer’. The rules are clear:
All swimmers under 16-year-old must always wear high visibility swimming caps, tow swimming floats and swim in close company with an adult capable of providing assistance if required.
The exception to tow floats does not apply to those under 16-year-old, and is only for participation in elite event training. Supervising from the shore is not sufficient.
Clearly all of the other rules also apply, such as only swimming at the right times in the right places.
A further reminder not be in the water from 15min before the start of dinghy racing or formal training until 15 min after they have concluded.
Breaking of club rules will result in suspension and then cancellation of membership, there is an appeals process. The rules have been carefully developed for everyone's safety and to allow maximum access to a shared resource. |
