Traffic Pattern:

1. The basic traffic pattern is the same as on the road. Keep to the right (starboard) as much as is prudent while avoiding obstacles near the shore.

2. Do not row more than 50m downstream of the dock. There is a low dam approximately 700m downstream. Avoid it by the greatest distance possible.

3. Do not cross the centerline of the river unless it is clearly safe to do so.

4. For your own safety when being overtaken by a faster boat, stay toward the shore. Communicate with the boat (ie, 'heads up!') to let the crew know you are present. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO YELL!

5. If overtaking a slower boat, move toward the center of the river, being aware of the centerline of the river and the presence of oncoming traffic. The faster boat must leave the slower boat safe rowing space. If it is not safe to pass, then the overtaking boat must reduce its speed or stop until such time that it is safe to execute a pass.

6. Scullers must continually look ahead (five-stroke rule), coxswains should be aware of the shells in the area, and rowers in coxed shells should let their coxswain know if boats are approaching in the coxswains blind spot. Rowers, coxswains and coaches on launches should never feel shy about yelling a polite (but loud) warning to an oncoming shell. In fact, all participants are obligated to communicate when it means collision prevention.

7. Always move nearer to the shore before stopping.

8. A red bow light and white stern light are required during hours of darkness or reduced visibility.

9. Scullers and coxswains should find out where known hazards exist before boating each day. Any new hazards should be immediately noted and communicated to all club members through email posting.

10. Canoes, fishermen and boaters often do not realize how limited our forward vision is. Look out for them and be courteous.

Launches:

1. Coaches' launches must keep their wake to a minimum when passing other boats.

2. Coaches' launches should have visible lights during darkness or hours of reduced visibility.

3. Coaches' launches are probably the most dangerous platform to be on the river, especially in times with significant current. They should be started from the dock or a safe position attached to shore, and running well before leaving the safety of the dock.

4. Coaches launches should be verified to have an adequate amount of gas, an anchor, flotation devices, first aid kit, and a paddle before shoving off. If possible, coaches should strive to have two launches on the water simultaneously to provide mutual support if needed.

On the Dock:

1. All shells must be equipped with a bow ball and quick release shoes.

2. Launch with bow facing upstream.

3. When other boats are waiting for dock space, tie-in and adjust footstretchers on the water. Be quick on and off the dock at all times.

4. When landing, approach the dock from downstream.

On shore:

1. Immediately communicate any safety incident, equipment damage, or injury to your coach. Coaches must notify the safety committee chair immediately of any incidents, or the responsible person regarding equipment damage.

2. Suggestions on how to improve safety conditions should be brought to the attention of your coach or a member of the Safety Committee.

3. The cage combination is not to be given out to anyone who is not a senior member of Dayton Boat Club. Junior members and those taking introductory courses are not to be given the combination.

4. Take out only that equipment for which you are authorized.

5. Know the Dayton Boat Club rules of equipment handling and rigging.

6. Be courteous of our landlord's property and the park space.