{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120650 \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPublished November 2024 replacing January 2022\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is Bell Boating?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBell Boats are twin hulled open canoes which seat 8-14 people plus a helm. They are propelled through the use of single bladed paddles and helmed via a single, stern mounted, steering oar.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is a Bell Boating Permit?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme is designed to ensure that only people with the relevant skills and experience lead adventurous activities for the young people. Therefore all activities classed as adventurous can only be lead by someone holding the appropriate permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA Bell Boating permit is required for all Bell Boating taking place except in class C water. Definitions of water classifications can be found in POR.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ELevels of Permit\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBell Boating permits can be issued for any class of flat water. Each class of permit can be further restricted (such as through venue etc.) to end up with an individual permit to the level of the competence and requirements of an applicant.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ETypes of Permit\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are two types of permit available for Bell Boating. These are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Allows the permit holder to lead Bell Boating for a single boat.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupervisory\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Allows the permit holder to remotely supervise more than one Bell Boat.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EPermit Limitations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 If you have a permit to lead Bell Boating activities then you will need to be in the Bell Boat at all times.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupervisory\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 If you hold a permit to supervise Bell Boating then you can supervise up to three boats. All supervised boats should be within communication range of the permit holder who will need to be in or have immediate access to a rescue craft (this may be another Bell Boat). You remain responsible for all the groups you are supervising, but need to designate someone with the appropriate skills to be the leader of each boat.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote: \u003C/strong\u003EThe Permit Holder should ensure the Bell Boat is used in conjunction with the manufacturer\u0027s guidance in respect to number of passengers and maximum weight limit.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EDesignations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen supervising other boats the holder of a Bell Boating supervisor permit needs to designate a leader for each boat. This designation lasts only for the current activity while the permit holder is supervising.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople designated as boat leaders should have the necessary skills and be responsible enough to control the boat safely in the waters that they are in. 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