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SSPC Safety Rules - October 2024 to April 2025
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DoublesSinglesHoursExplanation
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Red BoardsNo OutingsNo OutingsNoneStrong flows make it difficult and dangerous.
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Yellow BoardsOutings can be made

Restricted to the SSPC 6k course with an extension as far as Shepperton Marina. Clockwise down the old river, to Shepperton Marina, back up the cut.

No all entrant crews		Outings can be made

6k course + extension to Shepperton Marina




Intermediate Points Holders & above; in Single Class
Any1) This course keeps you far away from danger points such as the weirs downstream of Shepperton Marina

2) We know this course well

2) Anti-Clockwise has a blind turn into upcoming craft in the cut
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No Stream WarningNo restrictionsNo restrictionsAnyBusiness as usual
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Risk Assessment Process - This is the responsibility of each member and must be checked before each outing (this will not be handed down from the club each day).
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1) Check These ResourcesEnvironment Agency EA Boards: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions
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Flow Meter Walton Flow Meter: https://www.gaugemap.co.uk/#!Map/Summary/1224/1352 As a guide: 15 cm/s is the summer norm. 110 cm/s & above is too risky. Risk increases from 15 to 110 and must be assessed by crews as above
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SSPC 6K Course SSPC Website - 6k Course: https://www.sunburyskiff.club/sspc6khead
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2) Make a Visual Assessment When you arrive at DSC check the river flow If in doubt don’t go out.
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