Introduction to Touring

	What is tour rowing? Introduction Planning a Tour Research and planning Routes, mapping etc. Safety - preparing a risk assessment and safety plan Example risk assessment Example safety plan Logistics - booking  boats, trailers, accommodation, transport, insurance etc. Preparing a budget Example budget Launch, promotion and booking (incl GDPR) Final preparations (allocation of seats, rooms, lunches etc) Taking Part in a Tour Preparing for a tour - getting fit The role of the participant The role of the boat captain What to bring Boat transport - preparing and loading the trailer Navigating safely Launching and landing Rowing in difficult conditions Going through locks Operating different types of lock Bridges and other obstructions
	Appendices Introduction to Leading a Tour - BR e-learning Waterway authorities Maps and local guides Knots Signs Buoys Touring glossary Coxing guide Guidance on trailer towing - BR presentation	Book a boat Need some boats for your tour or event?  You can hire one of the Charles Stanley sponsored packages of a trailer plus four quads and blades from: Goring Gap Boat Club or Isle of Ely Rowing Club

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