[RRC] Four Oars Rule in Effect

[John K .Brown]

Winter Rowing Advisories

While Charlottesville can give us great warm days in any season, 
winter is upon us -- and the water is getting colder every day. 
Hypothermia is a growing threat as the temperatures fall; this is the 
season when rowing can kill you.  So it is time to announce the rules 
and recommendations governing winter rowing.

Novice club scullers (ie those with less than a year of experience on 
the Rivanna; people seeking to use club boats): the club explicitly 
prohibits rowing from Monday December 3, 2007 until April 1, 2008.

Experienced scullers using club boats: you must observe the four oars 
rule.  That means a double can go out alone, but if you are in a 
single, you must keep another single in sight.  That way if one 
person flips, the other can offer guidance and/or assistance.

Owners of private boats:  the club strongly urges caution among these 
rowers.  We recommend you follow the four-oars rule or stay off the 
water entirely, rather than risk hypothermia.

-- 
John K. Brown

Associate Professor
Department of Science, Technology and Society
PO Box 400744
School of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA  22904-4744

(434) 924-6177 - office voice
(434) 924-4306 - office fax

jackbrown at virginia.edu
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