Safety Guidelines
Safety is the foundation for a secure and enjoyable paddle experience.
Every paddler regardless of their levels and background should be aware and practice the safety protocols applying on land and water.
Safety protocols
Swimming ability
Ability to swim without a life vest at least 100m away from shore
Thunderstorms
Check the weather forecast, tides and wind directions. Do not paddle if there is lightning or reach out to shore as soon as possible
Checklist
In the safety bag : a VHF radio or phone, vinegar, tow rope, whistle, marine lights, duct tape​
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On the boat : a spare paddle, a life vest for each paddler, bailer
On single craft : life vest, leg leash and phone or radio
Emergency number
Radio : 07 - Police Coastguard,
16 -Marine Port Authority, 12 or 68 - Port operations, 77 - all marinas
Phone : 6377 5540 / 6377 5539 - Police Coastguard, 999 - Police or 995 - SCDF, 6325 2488/6325 2489 - Marine Safety Control, 6303 8434 or 6303 8446 - Marina Keppel Bay
Itinerary
Know your area and communicate your course with others. Beware of the no-go zones (anchorage and sea channels) and shorelines (submerged rocks, fishing lines and concrete infrastructures)
Hi-Vis gears
Stay visible at sea! ​
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Always wear high-visibility shirts and caps to remain visible on the water
Follow the steer
Responsible for the crew safety, integrity of the boat and its navigation at sea
Must be certified by Club Captains
Channel crossing
Never cross in front of a moving vessel ! ​
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Navigate as a fleet is more visible and secure. ​
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1 short blast : ship is altering course to starboard (right)
2 short blasts : ship is altering course to port (left)