4. Medical Advice for the Molesey Veteran Head

 

Advice	What MVH has done	What YOU should do
Have emergency team on the water	Two rescue launches and six marshalling launches with safety equipment and radios	Call or signal for help
Have first aid team present	St John Ambulance unit at the club/finish with radio	Call for help
Handle boats to avoid strain or risk		Lift in and out carefully
Observe lifejacket rules	All officials equipped	Coxes to wear lifejackets
Take care getting in and out of boats	Long landing stage, raft marshals provided	Remove your boat and oars quickly
Avoid collisions on the water	Course diagrams, instructions and briefing	Read and follow instructions, keep clear of other boats
Make arrangements for treating hypothermia	All boats carry foil blankets and throw lines. Warm boathouse and showers	Get out of the water as safely as you can
Watch for signs of over-exertion		Watch the man ahead, warm up properly
Handle food carefully	Handlers are aware. All food is freshly made	Wash your hands after using the toilet
Check for health and safety hazards	The club area has been checked	Don’t leave equipment in the way of others
Avoid the effects of cold before and after racing		Warm up before boating, and wrap up whilst waiting for the start

 Advice received from local NHS Trust

Revised: 16/1/17