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The Hong Kong Island Paddling Club is proud to announce that the 11th Deep Water Bay Dragon Boat Races on 9th May 2010 was the first Carbon Neutral dragon boat race in the world. With the innovative partnership of Carbon Care Asia, a low carbon solutions specialist, this event was also Hong Kong's first carbon neutral sports event. How do we do it?

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Welcome to the Hong Kong Island Paddle Club Safety Section

• General Guidelines
• Weather Conditions
• Heat Illness
• Dragon Boat
• Outrigger Canoe

Explanation:

A paddler gets too hot and is unable to cool sufficiently through sweating. This is common in humid environments. The first signs of this are often muscle cramping and headaches - this is known as Heat Cramps. Deal with this early by reducing the intensity of paddling and drink plenty of fluids. This situation is not serious. If it is not dealt with, it will lead to heat exhaustion.

Heat Exhaustion has the same symptoms, but more are serious. The paddler may also have faintness / dizziness, be sweating a lot, and have rapid breathing. If this is not dealt with, it can lead to heat stroke.

Heat Stroke kills people. Same symptoms, but more serious. The paddler may also lose consciousness. This stage is life threatening.

Quite simply, learn to recognize Heat Cramps in yourself and paddling buddies and deal with it before the illness escalates.

Treatment:

In all cases, stop the person paddling and shade them from sun.

If the person is conscious:

• get them to sip water / electrolytes
• and splash them with water and fan them to cool down. Do not cool to the point of shivering.

If the person is unconscious:

• GET HELP (call a rescue boat / get the person to shore)
• Check that the airway is open and the person is breathing
• Elevate their legs and lower their head
• Sprinkle the person with water and fan them to cool down
• DO NOT give anything by mouth

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