Waka ama safety guidelines

"As the sport of Waka Ama expands, there is a need for appropriate safety systems and procedures to be developed and nurtured, by coaches, clubs and experienced paddlers. All new paddlers entering the sport must be made aware of the risks and be provided with the skills needed to avoid unnecessary risk situations or, in the event of an incident occurring, have the knowledge to deal with it appropriately. In short, it is essential that the risks to both paddlers and other water users are minimised though the adoption of a code of safe practice for Waka Ama." "It is important to stress from the outset that these are 'Safety Guidelines' and not an actual 'Safe Operating Plan'. It is envisaged that each club will develop its own personalised safety plans based on the 'Safety Guidelines', in accordance with the local conditions within which they operate."