Safety
The safety of our participants and members is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it be your first time on the water or your last training session before a big race, the team at FRBC will always ensure that both the facilities and equipment are in top working order and the session can be run in a safe environment. We also require that everyone who joins as a member has passed both a navigation and on-water assessment so we can be sure that the highest standards are maintained.
Our Club Water Safety Advisor is Alastair Horn. He can be contacted on [email protected].
Our Child Welfare Officer is Adam Freeman-Pask. He can be contacted on [email protected].
On the Water
The Tideway code dictates the rules of navigating on the Thames and it is a requirement that all of our members have read it and understand it. A printed copy of the code is always available at the club but a digital copy can be found here >
A video summarising the Tideway Code is at the bottom of this page.
If you do see or have an incident on the water this will need to be reported to British Rowing using the Incident Reporting Form >
Codes of Conduct & Club Policies
All FRBC coaches, members and participants are required to abide by the Club’s Code of Conduct and Club Policies at all times:
In the event of an emergency or issue
- Life Threatening Emergency - Call 999 for police/fire/ambulance/coast guard
- Non-Emergency RNLI - Call 020 8995 5534
- Fulham Reach Concierge - 020 8563 1866 available 24/7
If you do see or have an incident on the water this will need to be reported to British Rowing using the Incident Reporting Form >
Safeguarding Concerns - Report these to [email protected]. If a child is at immediate risk, contact the Police on 999 or MASH in Hammersmith & Fulham on 020 8753 6610.