How We Ensure Safety On The Water

  • Our group trustees ensure we follow the Scouts UK Policy Organisation Rules, the POR
  • As a Royal Navy Affiliated Sea Scout Group we are inspected by the Royal Navy
  • Our boathouse is a Royal Yachting Association Recognised Training Cente with an annual RYA inspection of instruction, craft, equipment, systems, and administration
  • All our volunteers have enhanced DBS and hold qualifications in First Aid, Safeguarding, and Inclusion
  • All our Water Skills Team are assessed by Scouts UK to gain an Activity Permit
  • Our RYA Instructors have full instructor qualifications, many are senior instructors
  • Our risk management process is robust and routinely reviewed

Boathouse Risk Assessments, Operating Procedures, Feedback and Incident Forms


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