One of the first steps in developing a more expansive adaptive rowing programme is to put in place a safety plan. Individuals with disabilities are formally a “vulnerable” cohort so attention to the risks that their impairments present is especially … Read More »
You can never have too many PR1 capsize drills (or insights into them). A PR1 capsize is the most hazardous event in the sport of rowing and the most complicated to mitigate. We held our latest Marlow PR1 capsize drill … Read More »
Mark Dewdney has also shared his Stratford-upon-Avon “Adaptive Safety Coaches Briefing”. It is an extremely thorough reference for an extensive set of guidelines. Not all will be applicable to all clubs. Stratford is one of the largest adaptive rowing programmes … Read More »
British Rowing has recently published its updated “Row Safe: Safety Advice for Rowers, Clubs and Competitions” by Stephen Worley including a major overhaul of the section on Adaptive Rowing. CAG Chairperson Mark Dewney and others in the community contributed significantly … Read More »
As we head into adaptive racing season, British Rowing’s Safety Advisor Stephen Worley has included a very helpful “Rescuing Adaptive Rowers at Competitions” in his monthly safety report: Events for rowers who need adaptations are being increasingly integrated into “normal” … Read More »
In the same September Safety update, Stephen Worley also included a piece on “Safety Advice for Blind Rowers” which I also contributed to (he also noted in the piece that advice for rowers supporting blind rowers is being drafted): I … Read More »
It’s mid-March and another Marlow training session is cancelled due to risk assessment today (ie. recent weather has made our section of the Thames too fast and too cold, and also the wind if moderate as well as against the … Read More »