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
Channel crossing
Navigate as a fleet is more secure and visible.
Never cross in front of a moving vessels !
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1 short blast : ship is altering course to starboard (right)
2 short blasts : ship is altering course to port (left)
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)
Follow the steer
Responsible for the crew safety, integrity of the boat and its navigation at sea
Must be certified by Club Captains
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