HONG KONG ISLAND PADDLE CLUB

UPCOMING
EVENTS & RACES

Victoria Series: Time Trial #8

Aug 6, 9am, VRC

(OC1, OC2, SS, SUP)

Hong Kong Islands Expedition

Aug 12 & 13

RHKYC Sprints Regatta

Aug 27, DWB

Canoe Union Race

Sep 4, Kellett Island to Stanley

(OC1, OC2, OC6, SS, V1)

Pogue Sports Paddle Clinic

Sep 30 - Oct 3, All day, TBC

(22 person capacity + 1 on 1)

For the full HKOCRA race calendar visit our facebook page & click "like"

Tuesday 7pm-9pm

Thursday 7pm-9pm

Saturday 2pm-4pm

Wednesday 7pm-9pm*

(Rookies only)*

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Welcome to the Hong Kong Island Paddle Club Safety Section

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

Hong Kong does have some inclement weather on occasion. In order to protect all paddlers and any EC members from libel due to negligence, the following policy exists and must be adhered to:

• If there is in place a 'Typhoon 3 or above' or a thunderstorm warning - black or red, as issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, within 90mins of the scheduled start of the paddle session, then all on-water paddling activities will be cancelled.
• If the weather deteriorates during the session, such that a thunderstorm or strong winds are approaching, all paddlers must get off the water as soon as possible. This will be at the behest of the Officers of the Club [Chairman, Treasurer & Secretary], Safety Officer, Coaches and Steersmen.
• If the Hong Kong Observatory issues a warning to the public stating that people should not participate in water sports during the paddle times allotted, for expectation of future bad weather, then all on-water activities may be cancelled. The Chairman of the club has the final say on all and any enquiries on this matter [If the Chairman is absent, the Treasurer or Secretary - as liable Officers of the Club - may take the decision as appropriate]
• If the water conditions on any given day are deemed to be too rough for Dragon Boat paddling, the Officers, Safety Officer or Coaches may decide to cancel on-water training
• If the water conditions at the 'base of the ramp' into the sea are deemed to be too dangerous to launch any boat, the Officers, Safety Officer or Coaches may decide to cancel on-water training

All coaches and steerspersons should be aware of, and understand, the weather, both current conditions and forecast, before taking paddlers on the water. The weather can now be accessed from our website. We encourage all paddlers to be aware of weather, wind and tide conditions. Coaches and steersmen will take all precautionary measures to ensure crew safety under all weather conditions. As per the Declaration and Waiver of Liability, signed by all HKIPC members, individuals are ultimately responsible for ensuring that they paddle in the appropriate clothing, have sufficient water reserves, and only participate in training and/or competition under reasonably fit physical conditions with due care and attention paid to the weather conditions at the time.

Paddling in the Cold

• Care needs to be taken when paddling in the cold. It is the individual's responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate clothing and do not get overly cold and suffer from hypothermia.
• The coach should train the team for as long as they can keep warm.
• 'On water' training during the winter should be undertaken as close to the shoreline as possible.

Paddling in the Heat

• Paddlers should bring plenty of water to drink during all trainings and race days, especially when it is hot.
• Sunburn and overheating should be avoided by wearing hats and sunscreen.

Here are snippets from the HK Observatory

For more weather information please visit the Hong Kong Observatory website

The Hong Kong Island Paddle 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 DID WE DO IT?

Hong Kong Island Paddle Club is partnering with the Hong Kong Shark Foundation

SPONSORS

If you are interested in sponsoring the Hong Kong Island Paddle Club please email Walter Colgan, Sponsorship Secretary, for more information.

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