Safety Officer Of W.B.A.C.

I have been a member of the club for a very long time now and as safety officer for 5 years. The club has a safety record second to none, the skills and know how the members have is priceless which they are more than happy to pass on to new members.
I have seen a number of safety officers, who in turn have put there own mark and changes all to improve safety, with all the new technology mobile phones, plotters & digital radio that transmits your position automatically in an emergency by the push of a button all helps for safety.
On the 1st May each year all boats have to have a safety ticket, this ticket allows you to enter all club competitions that are very well attended. It is also needed for you to purchase your club discounted slipway permit to launch at Victoria road slipway.
I also do the R.N.L.I safety check which has no pass or fail just friendly advice, I can combine the W.B.A.C. safety check with the R.N.L.I. check.

Here is the W.B.A.C. safety checklist for 2009

2 Parachute Flares in date.
1 Smoke Flare in date.
1 Hand Flare in date.
2 Anchors Rope & Chain.
1 Compass.
1 Lifejacket per person.
1 Bailer (Bucket/pump).
1 Alternative Means of Propulsion.
1 Fire Extinguisher (must be in date).
1 First Aid Kit.
1 Length of Rope.
1 V.H.F Radio.
1 Torch.
A basic tool kit (plug spanner, pliers etc.).
Trailor winch post painted red or taped red.
Name on your boat.
Name of boat on trailor.
Post card size photograph of boat (for coast guard identification).

In case of trouble on the water shout up SPORTSMAN, SPORTSMAN, SPORTSMAN on channel 72 and all club boats will respond and come to help.

Enjoy your sport safely!

Frank Howson.
Safety Officer