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This must include the classification of water and group sizes.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003ECheck the Activity is Appropriate\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E- Consider the age, maturity and physical ability of participants.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003EActivity Approval\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E - Ensure the activity is approved by the relevant Lead Volunteer.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003EEquipment Checks\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E - Check all equipment, including kill cords, paddles, fuel tanks, PPE and anything else required for the activity. This should also include a check of Safety Equipment on the boat.\u202F\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003EPassage Planning\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E - \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003Ewhere appropriate, you should have planned your passage before the activity starts. (\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.rya.org.uk/regulations/solas-v-regulations/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003ESOLAS V\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E)\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00225\u0022 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Alongside this, more in-depth checks should be done at least annually.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00229\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003EVessel Limitations\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58285696 BCX0\u0022\u003E- Some craft will have an RCD plate, which gives information regarding the limitations of the craft. Where this is fitted, the information displayed must be followed at all times. In situations where there is no RCD plate, the limitations of the vessel should be covered in the risk assessment and followed.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW12114835 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is a power boating permit? \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe adventurous activity permit scheme is designed to make sure that only people with the relevant skills and experience lead adventurous activities for young people. Therefore, all activities classed as adventurous can only be led by someone holding the appropriate permit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003EAdditionally, young people (under 18) can take part in adventurous activities for themselves with personal activity permits. A power boating permit is required for all power boating taking place in any class of water.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003ELevels of permit\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003Es\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003EPower boating permits can be issued for any class of water. Each class of permit can be further restricted (such as through non-tidal, restricting to only operating during daylight hours etc.) to end up with an individual permit to the level of the competence and requirements of any person. Please remember that a permit can only be \u2018restricted\u2019 down and not up. 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It does not allow you to go power boating with anyone not holding a power boating permit.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003ELeadership\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u202F\u2013 If you have permit to lead power boating then you can look after only one power boat at a time and need to remain in the boat whenever it is being used.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003ESupervisory\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u202F\u2013 If you hold a permit to supervise power 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. You remain responsible for all the groups you are supervising and need to designate someone with the appropriate skills to be the leader in each power boat.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003EDesignations\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31532406 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhen supervising other boats, the holder of a power boating supervisor permit needs to designate a \u2018leader\u2019 for each power boat. 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This should be either a Life Jacket or a Buoyancy Aid, whichever is deemed more appropriate or suitable. More information on PPE can be found \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance/general-water-activities/water-safety-buoyancy-aids-and-lifejackets/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Ehere.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003EA kill cord must be worn at all times when operating a Power Boat, if a kill cord is not present, the boat must not be used for the activity. You must test the kill cord works before the start of each activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003EIt is down to the leader in charge of the activity to decide what style of kill cord should be used, whether it be a dual kill cord or not. This should be considered in the risk assessment.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003EMost of the time, the person helming the boat should be wearing the kill cord. The only time this may be different, is when as part of the activity, an inexperienced person is helming and the permit holder, or designated boat lead is in the instructor position. In this case, the permit holder or designated boat lead could wear the kill cord.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW37165744 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe Safety Equipment carried on board the boat, should be appropriate to the location, weather conditions and rules governing the operating area. 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