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Welcome to the safety hub

Safety is everyone's responsibility on the Tideway, whether you're rowing or walking alongside the Thames.​

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On our stretch of the Tidal Thames, we navigate according to the 'Tideway Code'  which is a set of rules & regulations published the Port of London Authority (PLA).

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Steer certification is the process that we use to validate a member's understanding and ability to navigate understanding of the tideway code.

This process is in place to make sure that you, and other river users, are safer when out on the water.

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When you are Steer-Certed, you will be able to steer a boat unsupervised on the tideway.

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If you have any questions about the information listed, please contact our Safety Officer or your Squad Safety Representative.

steps to gaining your ptrc steer certification

01.

Learn

  • Study the PLA Tideway code (above) &/ or the PTRC Annotated Document below.

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02.

theory test

  • Pass  your Steer Cert Theory Test. You may attempt the test multiple times if necessary.

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03. 

Practice

  • Practice your theory under supervision of your Coach or an 'On the Water Guide' who has been Steer Certified for over 6 months). 

  • Ask your Squad Coordinator who is an OTW Guide.

 

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practical assessment

  • Your coach or supervisor can make a recommendation to put you in for your practical test. 

  • You will have to have had a minimum of three outings to  Hammersmith before you can take the practical test with a designated Assessor.

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passing & FURTHER LEVELS

  • Once you have passed your small boats steer cert, you must have a minimum of 3 months practice before progressing to your large boats steer cert.

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  • To achieve your large boats steer cert, you must follow steps three to five in a large boat (4-/4x).

what are the steer cert levels?
who can supervise me?

Prior to passing your Steer Cert you must use 'Open Use' club boats only.

Once you have passed your test you may use 'Steer cert' boats.

Boat lists can be found in the Members Area.

Whilst not strictly a level, it is notable that some club boats are reserved and require Captains Permission (CP).

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