Captain's Test - Knowledge Assessment

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Certification *

I have reviewed the Forge Pond Traffic Pattern, understand it and will adhere to it.

I have watched the entire USRowing Safety Video and agree to watch it each year.

I am able to swim 200 yards & tread water for 5 minutes unaided.

I have read, understand, and signed the WCR Waiver of Liability.

I am a member of USRowing and agree to remain a member while participating in any WCR program.

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What weather conditions are unsafe for rowing? *

High wind; Thunder; Lightning; Extreme cold or heat; Dense fog

Depends on skill of rower

Depends if a safety launch and/or coach is present

Safety rules only apply to novice rowers

What should you do if there is a thunderstorm approaching while you are on the water? *

Count time between thunder and lightning, if more than 5 seconds continue rowing

Return to dock only of you see lightening

Row at a reasonable rate back to the beach; if you see lightning or hear thunder, land at the closest dock or shore and wait out the storm away from the water

Wait and see what others do

What is meant by “weigh enough”? *

Stop if you see a dangerous situation

Look over your shoulder

Stop

What is the traffic pattern around Forge Pond? *

Staying close to the shore, row in a clockwise direction

Staying close to the shore, row in a counter-clockwise direction

Stay in the middle of the pond

First boat on the water sets the traffic pattern

Where on the water should you stop to rest and why? *

Middle of the pond, other boat traffic should steer around you

Close to the shore, other boat traffic should steer around you

Middle of the pond, out of the way of other boat traffic

Close to the shore, out of the way of other boat traffic

What should you do if another boat is heading towards you? *

It is the responsibility of the other boat to avoid you

Communicate loudly and clearly with the oncoming boat, making sure that they have heard you, then pull towards the shore.

Row faster

Move to the middle of the pond

What are the dangers of rowing when the weather or water is cold? *

If you wear the proper gear there is no danger

If there is a safety launch on the water there is no danger

Rowing becomes uncomfortable in cold weather

Flipping is much more dangerous – hypothermia can strike very quickly if you become submerged in cold water and when you’re wearing more layers it’s harder to swim or tread water

What equipment do you need to check before every row? *

Bow ball, riggers, all nuts & bolts, foot stretchers, heel ties, oar collar & sleeve and seat

Only check equipment if there is a "do not row" flag attached

Check equipment only after a regatta or if the boat has been recently rigged

Only check equipment that fails a visual inspection

Which piece of equipment is important for your escape from the boat if you flip? *

Heel ties, with no more than 3” of play

Bow ball firmly attached

Foot stretcher properly adjusted

Rigger quick release safety device

When rowing a 1x, how often should you turn your head to look for oncoming traffic? *

When nearing the end of the pond

Only when you hear someone shout "heads up"

Every 4 to 8 strokes or more often if approaching other boats, the shore, or the dock

No more than once every 8 strokes as it upsets the rhythm of the boat

If your shell flips, what should you do? *

Wait for help

Leave the boat and swim to shore

Panic

Get back in if you can, use the shell as a paddle board and kick your way to shore, or have a buddy assist you in stabilizing the hull so you can climb in

If your shell flips, what should you NOT do? *

Stay with the boat

Leave the boat and swim to shore

Get back in if you can

Use the shell as a paddle board and kick your way to shore

What should you do if the boat you are rowing is damaged during your row? *

Leave the boat in slings so it can be repaired

You break it, you fix it

Return the boat to the rack, our coaches check boats for damage daily

Mark the boat as damaged so no one else takes the boat out and inform us as soon as possible

What should you do before every row? *

Ensure you have all necessary safety gear, follow all the rules and check the equipment before leaving the dock

Check the equipment after pushing away from the dock - dock space is limited!

Not necessary if a coach is present

Most safety gear is optional

What should you do after every row? *

Log your meters

Cleaning the oars is optional

Steps taken after your row depend on your time constraints

Report any damaged equipment, wipe down boat, clean the oars, put away all equipment and strap down the boat

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