Pre-Launch Risk Assessment - Aberaeron

Milford Haven Coastguard (01646) 690909

DATE:

Inform Local Coastguard before and after each rowing session

ESTIMATED START/FINISH/TIME OF SESSION

GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT

ROUTE:

Rowing in the Harbour only

Parallel to the Coastline,
travelling for 3 miles NORTH EAST.
Parallel to the Coastline,
travelling for 3 miles SOUTH WEST.
GENERAL LOCATION:
Aberaeron
LAUNCHING SITE/BOAT CLUB (LAT/LONG):
52 146 N 004 159 W
NEAREST HELICOPTER LANDING SITE (LAT/LONG):
Rugby Field. 52 146 N 004 157 W

FURTHEST WAYPOINT (LAT/LONG):

Clydan Patch, Llanon 52 166 N 004 121 W
FURTHEST WAYPOINT (LAT/LONG):
Ina Reef Buoy, New Quay. 52 1325 N 004 2075 W
NAME AND LOCATION OF LAUNCHING SITE/BOAT CLUB:
Aberaeron Yacht Club (Aberaeron Harbour)
NEAREST LAND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Mobiles are used
NEAREST ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY HOSPITAL:
Bronglais Hospital Aberystwyth

SESSION SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT. FOR EACH TRAINING OR RACING ROWING SESSION
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS
COMMENTS

INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES

Generic Risk Assessment for training and racing in Celtic Longboats in
inland waters, harbours, rivers and on the sea.
ALL BOATS ROWING IN OPEN WATER WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF A
SAFETY BOAT MUST CARRY ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
VHF (and optionally Mobile Phone) tethered to the coxswain
Lifejackets worn by all crew
Emergency pack containing flares, compass, multi-tool, survival
sacks.
Light and GPS when rowing at night
Throw line and first aid kit and baler

CONTROL MEASURES

CREW: (List non-swimmers,

any medical conditions and
inexperienced rowers)
WIND:
(Speed, gust and direction)

WEATHER:
(Rain, Sun, Temperature)
STATE OF WATER:
(Waves, Tide)
VISIBILITY (LIGHT/FOG):
(Anticipate changes for
duration of session)
OTHER HAZARDS:

RISK ANALYSIS CARRIED OUT BY:

AUTHORISATION TO TAKE BOAT OUT TO SEA:

(Most Senior Club Member Present)

Milford Haven Coastguard (01646) 690909

Harbour Rowing
Boat seaworthy after check?

YES NO

Coastguard informed before and after each rowing session: YES

Ysbryd Aeron
Boat seaworthy after check?

YES NO

Seren Aeron
Boat seaworthy after check?

YES NO

Hull, rudder, buoyancy chambers, bung, bilge pump,

rowlocks, gates and oars

Hull, rudder, buoyancy chambers, bung, bilge pump,

rowlocks, gates and oars

Hull, rudder, buoyancy chambers, bung, bilge pump,

rowlocks, gates and oars

Lead Rower

Lead Rower

Lead Rower

Coxswain

Coxswain

Coxswain

Other crew (highlight first aiders, DBS

holders etc)

Other crew (highlight first aiders, DBS holders

etc)

Other crew (highlight first aiders, DBS holders

etc)

Phone number of the mobile phone carried in the

boat

Phone number of the mobile phone carried in the

boat

Rowing plan

Review of aims and any H&S points arising:

NO