17th April 2023

Circulation Routes

Circulation Rules

Rowers – clockwise circulation

When paddling up to the statue (north), allow space for canoeing by the islands and fishing from the banks

When paddling back to the boat house (south) keep island side

TURN AFTER THE BUOYS AT BOTH END OF LAKE

Rowers – overtaking

Slower boats should move to the outside of lake to allow fast boat through and then move back on line

Rowers – coaching/resting

Do not delay in the turning areas; move to open areas which do not impede other lake users.

Canoeing – Anticlockwise

When paddling up to statue (north) keep bank side allowing room for fishing

When paddling back to the boat house (south) keep Island side

Keep to the outside of buoy at north end of lake

At boat house end of the lake be aware of rowers when turning

Miss Elizabeth

All rowers MUST be aware when Miss Elizabeth is operating and take extra care

HAZARDS

  • Submerged metal structure at south end of lake
  • Shallow water
  • Overhanging branches
  • Excessive weed

ALL LAKE USERS

It is the responsibility of all lake users to be aware of their position on the lake and the position of other traffic.

Shout to let other users know your position

“AHEAD SCULLER/DOUBLE/QUAD/FOUR/CANOE”

“TAKE A LOOK SCULLER/DOUBLE/QUAD/FOUR/CANOE”

Note: Any collisions must be reported in the boat log book

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