Medical Advice for the Molesey Head Races

*Advice*	*What we have done*	*What YOU should do*

Have emergency team on the water	*Three rescue launches and five marshalling launches with safety equipment and radios*	*Call or signal for help*
*Have first aid team present*	*Paramedics at the boat-houses with radios*	*Call for help*
*Handle boats to avoid strain or risk*		*Lift in and out carefully*
*Observe lifejacket rules*	*All water-based officials are equipped*	*Coxes must wear lifejackets*
*Take care getting in and out of boats*	*Long landing stage, raft marshals provided*	*Remove your equipment quickly*
*Avoid collisions on the water*	*Course diagrams, instructions and briefing*	*Read and follow instructions, keep clear of other boats*
*Make arrangements for treating hypothermia*	*Marshalling boats carry foil blankets and throw lines.*	*Get out of the water as safely as you can. Get into warm boathouse and into showers*
*Watch for signs of over-exertion*		*Watch the man ahead, warm up properly*
*Handle food carefully*	*Handlers are aware. All food is freshly made*	*Wash your hands after using the toilet*
*Check for health and safety hazards*	*The club area has been checked*	*Don’t leave equipment in the way of others*
*Avoid the effects of cold before and after racing*		*Warm up before boating, and wrap up whilst waiting for the start*

Advice received from local NHS Trust

Reviewed 15/1/2024 PRJS

Have emergency team on the water