{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EFS120630 (Published November 2024 replacing January 2017)\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EIntroduction\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECombined water and rock activities is a term which refers to any activity where a multi-discipline approach needs to be adopted to provide appropriate management and safety cover, this will often include rules for a variety of activities to be followed or permits to be held.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis generally includes activities referred to as; gorge walking, coasteering, and canyoning. These activities will vary depending on location, time of year, weather conditions and experience of the group.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe diversity of these types of activity led to specific guidance notes being issued by the Adventurous Activities Industry Advisory Committee (AAIAC). \u0026nbsp;These notes assist the Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority (AALA in their assessment of providers who come within the scope of the legislation, typically commercial providers, and are a useful guide to best practice.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis guidance is written for the purpose of running combined water and rock activities as a scout-led activity. The rules on running these activities using an external provider can be found at www.scouts.org.uk/a-z.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EManagement\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EMany young people have little exposure to the challenges of combined water and rock activities. \u0026nbsp;The diverse nature of the activities means that there will be unique considerations for volunteer to take account of.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWithin Scouting these activities are managed using the rules for the elements of the activity. So for example, if the activity involves swimming and climbing then both sets of rules must be followed at appropriate points within the activity. In the majority of cases, this kind of activity will be led by one person with both sets of skills, however, there may be occasions where the activity is delivered by a team of people who between them have the skills and qualifications for the elements of the activity. In these cases there must be one single designated volunteer who will oversee the whole activity, this follows the volunteer in charge principle which must be applied to all activities. \u0026nbsp;The designated volunteer has responsibility for coordinating all adults and young people. Recent experience has shown that accidents can happen when there isn\u0027t a volunteer designated as being in charge overall, or when that person makes an assumption that other people are looking after safety issues. Responses to accidents are also impaired in such circumstances.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe designated leader should have really good knowledge of the location where the activity is taking place. This includes knowledge of rescue points, tidal information and the potential impact the weather could have on this location.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe supervision ratios for the individual activity elements must be followed. These can be found in the factsheets of each activity. It is recommended that the group size does not exceed 10 with a single leader (not including the leader) or 16 with two leaders. Groups exceeding 16 participants may be better managed as two or more separate groups. The ratios may vary depending on the participant\u2019s ability, local conditions, participant\u2019s expectations or volunteer experience and other factors.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAll activities require the approval of the relevant Lead Volunteer as outlined in POR rule 9a.1.3, the Lead Volunteer will consider the planning and management of the activity before approval.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EDefinitions\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECombined water/rock activities are activities where hazards associated with a rock environment may at times combine or alternate with those of a water environment. There are a number of different names and definitions used to describe the range of combined water and rock activities including:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESea-level traversing\u003C/strong\u003E, primarily a dry rock climbing activity and sometimes requiring the use of ropes and other rock-climbing equipment;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoasteering\u003C/strong\u003E is usually a wet activity often involving swimming and/or jumping from a height into the water as an integral part;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECanyoning\u003C/strong\u003E is usually wet. It traditionally involves the descent of a steep water course and sometimes involves technical rope work;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdventure swimming\u003C/strong\u003E is another name for coasteering or a non-technical variation of canyoning;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGorge walks, Gorge Scrambling or Ghyll Scrambles\u003C/strong\u003E can be wet, dry or alternating \u2013 generally accepted as the ascent of a steep water course.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022WordSection1\u0022\u003ESpecific factors to consider\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022WordSection1\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThere are different elements to these activities which may not arise from, for example, swimming or climbing, but which need to be well managed. \u0026nbsp;The points below are factors which should be considered when providing combined water and rock activities. \u0026nbsp;This list does not replace the need to do a risk assessment involving the whole volunteering team for the activity.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EWho is the volunteer in charge? \u0026nbsp;Is this clear to all volunteers and participants?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EWho is taking technical lead and holds the permit, training or other qualifications needed for each part of the activity, including safety briefing(s) and transitions between parts of the activity?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EWhere the activity involves two or more Permit holders, who is the overall Volunteer in Charge regarding the technical elements?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EMake Sure that you have sufficiently good knowledge of the site or locality, including rescue points, weather and tidal information\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EMakes sure that you have assessed the potential impact of weather and tidal information on the activity, and have contingency plans for adapting or changing the activity if necessary\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EMake sure that the correct safety equipment for the activity is used, which may be different to the equipment that might be used in each of the sub-activities, and make sure that you are aware of any impact that equipment may have. \u0026nbsp;Equipment which might be included as part of these activities, which would come under PPE could include:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\u0022\u003EHelmets\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\u0022\u003EWetsuits\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\u0022\u003EClimbing equipment\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\u0022\u003ERopes\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\u0022\u003EBuoyancy aids\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\u0022\u003EThrow lines.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EUse suitable and justified personal protection equipment (PPE). Give particular consideration to suitable footwear to protect against slippage, and to thermal clothing to protect against cold\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EProvide a safety briefing which includes a check on safety equipment and rescue points\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EWater activities including non-swimmers must be carefully considered. \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#\u0022 title=\u00229b. Requirements for specific activities\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EPOR\u003C/a\u003E details the precautions that need to be taken if your activity includes non-swimmers\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EMake sure that you know, in advance, the water confidence and ability of those taking part, and adapt the activity to suit\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EPlan to include a simple and closely supervised introductory test to assess a young person\u2019s confidence and ability, e.g. leap in and swim to a point\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EClosely manage and supervise the activity to make sure there is the ability to respond to an emergency and make changes depending on circumstances\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EMake sure that all volunteers and participants know and understand the method and route of escape, including safe areas\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EKnow who will do what if an emergency situation arises at each point of the activity\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EConsider alternative venues and start/finish points so that the degree of difficulty and duration of the trip are at the right level for the group\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESkill and experience of the group\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETechnical difficulty of the proposed journey (this should be site specific and include previous recent knowledge of venue)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhether it is easy to retreat or escape\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETime of year and the temperature of the water\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERiver level\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWeather forecast\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EContingency plans\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Volunteers should consider the following before the activity:"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep the group in sight and under supervision at all times\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBrief the group on what to do in case of emergency\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure that everyone is appropriately equipped\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConstantly monitor environmental conditions and be prepared to abandon the plan in the light of significant deterioration\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMonitor group morale, energy levels and general wellbeing (paying particular attention to cold and bumps and bruises).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Volunteers should consider the following during the journey:"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGoing down to water level to examine the exit from the water. It may be appropriate to practise the exit, to make sure that participants will be able to get out.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDetermine whether someone should be located there to assist with exiting, and whether they should have equipment (e.g. throw rope, pole or life belt/ring, etc.) to reach or throw to a swimmer in difficulty.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWade in and, if necessary, to check the bottom for obstructions, depth and current.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe shock of sudden immersion in cold water.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECareful consideration must be given to the height of the jump. It is recommended that if possible, participants start with lower jumps and are only allowed to progress to higher jumps if their technique is acceptable.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"The following should be considered:"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ERisk Assessment\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs there are so many different factors to consider each time an activity takes place, providers will need to determine what the site specific hazards are at any one time including the hazards associated with the route to and from the venue where the activity is taking place. However, when producing a general risk assessment for combined water/rock activities, providers may find it useful to assure themselves that the following issues have been considered:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERock falling from above;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFalling or slipping on to rock, etc. below;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJumping/ falling onto submerged rock;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJumping from a height into water;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBeing swept or smashed against something solid.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Impact with a solid object"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEntrapment under water;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERepeated submersion in stopper waves or sea swell;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESuddenly rising water, e.g. freak waves, flash floods, dam releases;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESlowly rising water, e.g. trapped by rising tides or rising river levels;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFalling into water and/or being swept away;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESudden immersion (dry/secondary drowning)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Drowning"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInadequate personal clothing or equipment during or after the activity;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESubmersion, e.g. being swept out to sea\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Hypothermia"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWater Safety\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAn awareness of the possible dangers associated with water activities is essential for these activities. Proper training in the background to the dangers and self-help techniques of survival can help to eliminate or minimise the dangers.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/12297/dfes-group-safety-at-water-margins-apr-03.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGroup Safety at Water Margins leaflet\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;lists a number of things to take into account which will help to plan and lead a safe and enjoyable visit to areas that are near or in water.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe activity leader is responsible for choosing an appropriate personal floatation device for the participants taking part in the session.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ESuitable Locations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe below links provide information on where these activities are possible.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://canyonlog.org/map/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Canyonlog Map\u0022\u003ECanyon guides\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://coasteering.co.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Coasteering\u0022\u003ECoasteering providers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESome suitable locations are:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBruar\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECalvine\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETummel\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBanvie\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Scotland"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFor Gorge Walking and Coasteering in South Wales (SE Wales) you need to contact the\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://swoapg.com/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group\u0022\u003ESouth Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFor Coasteering in West Wales you need to contact the\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.pembrokeshireoutdoors.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFor Gorge Walking and Coasteering in North Wales you need to contact\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.northwalesactive.co.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022North Wales Active\u0022\u003ENorth Wales Active\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Wales"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis is not an exhaustive list but before doing this activity the designated volunteer should have really good knowledge of the location where the activity is taking place. 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