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 |
Paramedic units at the Molesey and Millenium (Hampton School) boat-houses – equipped with radios |
Call for help |
Handle boats to avoid strain or risk | Lift in and out carefully | |
Observe lifejacket rules | All water-based officials 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 | All boats carry foil blankets and throw lines. Warm boathouse and showers | Get out of the water as safely as you can |
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