Scrc Adult Advanced Rowing Test

During holiday weekends when traffic is heavy, it is advisable for rowers and paddlers to exercise caution while paddling. The suggestion to row/paddle early in the morning is given as a means to avoid the heavy traffic. This implies that there is a higher risk of accidents or congestion on the water during these holiday weekends, making it important for rowers and paddlers to be cautious and take necessary precautions. Therefore, the statement is true.

The statement suggests that it is important to have predictable boat movement on the water in order to give warning to other traffic about your intentions. This is true because it helps to prevent accidents and allows other boats to adjust their course accordingly. By being predictable, other boaters can anticipate your movements and take necessary precautions to avoid collisions or other dangerous situations.

In the event of a boat capsizing, it is crucial for the coach or crew leader to immediately account for the crew. This is important for several reasons. Firstly, it ensures that everyone is safe and accounted for, and any potential injuries can be addressed promptly. Secondly, it allows the coach or crew leader to assess the situation and determine the necessary actions to be taken, such as initiating a rescue operation or providing assistance to those in need. Overall, accounting for the crew promptly is a critical step in ensuring their safety and well-being.

Reporting any and all damage to the Director of Rowing in the SCRC office is important because it ensures that the issue is addressed and necessary actions are taken. Documenting the damage or incidents in writing provides a clear record of the situation, which is essential when filing insurance claims. This process helps in resolving the issue promptly and effectively.

If you spot damage, always report it to the SCRC office. It is better to have too many reports, versus unreported equipment damage!

If a boat flips, the rower should swim towards the river bank using the boat as a flotation device until they are able to reposition the equipment, balance it, and then re-enter the boat. This is because swimming towards the river bank ensures safety and allows the rower to use the boat as a floatation device. By repositioning the equipment and balancing it, the rower can regain control of the boat and continue rowing. Additionally, staying with the boat provides visibility to motor boats, reducing the risk of collision. Therefore, the statement is true.

To ensure smooth traffic flow in and out of marinas, it is recommended to stay at least 30 feet away from them. This distance allows boats and other watercraft to maneuver easily without any obstructions or interference. By maintaining this distance, it helps to prevent accidents or congestion near the marina area, ensuring a safe and efficient movement of vessels.

When wind blows against the current of a river, it creates opposing forces that result in large waves, known as white caps. This phenomenon is observed in the Allegheny River, where wind blowing from west to east creates challenging conditions for rowing. Even downstream wind as low as 10 miles per hour can be hazardous for rowers. Therefore, the statement that wind going against the flow of the Allegheny River can create large white caps and dangerous rowing conditions is true.

The statement suggests that it is unsafe to go out on the water during a thunderstorm. To ensure safety, one should wait for at least 20 minutes without thunder before going out. Therefore, the correct answer is True, indicating that it is important to wait for a thunderstorm to pass before venturing out on the water.

Barges are large and heavy vessels that have limited ability to maneuver quickly or change direction. This makes it difficult for them to avoid collisions with smaller and more agile boats such as rowing shells, kayaks, or dragon boats. To prevent accidents and ensure safety on the water, barges are given the right-of-way in situations where there is uncertainty or doubt. Therefore, the statement that barges always have the right-of-way over rowing shells, kayaks, or dragon boats is true.

The statement is true because it states that the center of the river is a federally designated commercial waterway used by barges. This means that coaches, paddlers, and rowers need to be aware of this fact and take appropriate precautions while using the river.

To ensure safety, it is important not to cross in front of a barge unless its bow is at least 1,000 meters away from you. This distance allows the barge enough time to react and avoid a collision. Crossing in front of a barge too closely can be dangerous and may result in an accident. Therefore, the statement is true.

The given statement provides several actions to prevent hypothermia in the river. These actions include getting out of the water as soon as possible, keeping the head out of the water, remaining still on a flotation device, calling for help if hypothermia is threatened, and removing all wet clothing once out of the water. The statement concludes that it is better to be without clothing than to be in wet clothing. This is true because wet clothing can further lower body temperature and increase the risk of hypothermia.

Vessels with the least maneuverability have the right-of-way because they are less able to change course or speed quickly. However, even though they have the right-of-way, they should still be cautious and take action to avoid all other types of boats to ensure safety on the water. This is because other boats may not be able to maneuver as easily and it is important to prioritize safety and avoid potential collisions. Therefore, the statement is true.

Checking equipment back in is as important as checking equipment out. This is a safety precaution so coaching staff is aware of someone being out on the water. Without a check in time, we worry!

Boats WITHOUT coxswains have right of way.

Non-powered boats having the right of way over powered boats means that if both types of boats are approaching each other, the powered boat must yield and give way to the non-powered boat. However, staying near the shoreline is beneficial for rowers and paddlers as it helps them avoid motor boat traffic. Additionally, being closer to the shoreline provides a sense of safety in case of any trouble or emergency. Therefore, the statement is true.

The statement is true because it states that except at the Hulton bridge, one should stay to the port (left) side of green buoys and the starboard (right) side of red buoys. This is in accordance with the standard navigational rules, where green buoys mark the starboard side of a channel or fairway when proceeding in the upstream direction, and red buoys mark the port side. Therefore, staying to the correct side of the buoys ensures safe navigation.

Visibility of 100 yards needs to be consistent.

Docking boats have priority.