{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThis directory provides an indication of the classification of waters in the United Kingdom in normal summer conditions. It\u0027s primarily aimed at assisting volunteers and Lead Volunteers in assessing the type of conditions that might be met by members of the movement moving to a new area of the country for a camp or expedition.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccess to waters\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe listing and classification of any stretch of water in this directory does not imply that members of The Scout Association may use the water without further permission. Many waters throughout the United Kingdom are subject to conditions relating to ownership, access, fishing, shooting and sailing rights. Members of The Scouts should always make careful enquiries before boating and making sure that they do not alienate the goodwill towards the movement that exists in many areas.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnclassified waters\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \u0027Aptos\u0027,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003EPOR Rule 9b.5. states that \u0027All waters used for Scouting activities must be classified as C, B1, B2, B3 or A in accordance with this rule.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \u0027Aptos\u0027,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003EThe leader responsible for the activity should assess and classify the waters in accordance with the guidance given in \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities#9b.5\u0022 title=\u0022POR 9b.5\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.5\u0022\u003EPOR 9b.5.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELead Volunteer guide to classifying waters\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe National Directory of Waters exists to provide a guide to our members. The county are responsible for classifying the waters within their area and notifying HQ (via \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:safety@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Esafety@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EBelow are some questions which you should have answers to in order to check that your waters are appropriately classified.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \u0027Aptos\u0027,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003EThis could be your relevant safety advisor, activity assessor or programme team member.\u003Cbr\u003EIt is down to the permit holder or activity leader to define the waters in line with the definitions found in \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities#9b.5\u0022 title=\u0022POR 9b.5.\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.5\u0022\u003EPOR 9b.5.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Who is going to classify the waters?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \u0027Aptos\u0027,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s worth getting someone to check if your directory entry is correct and doesn\u2019t miss out any waters which are used in your county. It\u2019s also worth checking with the county\u2019s you boarder, especially if rivers flow through the two counties. Counties should avoid a statement of blanket classification, all waters must be classified in line with the definitions in \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities#9b.5\u0022 title=\u0022POR 9b.5\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.5\u0022\u003EPOR 9b.5.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Are the waters correctly classified?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s worth putting a system in place for monitoring the waters in case of changes and developments, any changes to the classifications need to be notified to HQ.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How often will the classifications be checked?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThis needs to be the County Lead Volunteer or relevant programme team lead.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Who will notify HQ of changes?"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDangers and hazards\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWhile the classification of a stretch of water is a guide to its potential difficulty or danger, it remains the responsibility of the volunteer in charge of the activity to make careful enquiries about the specific hazards which may exist. This directory does not list specific hazards.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESources of information\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ELocal information can be invaluable, but volunteers should make sure that their informants are knowledgeable about the type of boating that is proposed. In coastal waters, the largest scale Admiralty Chart of the area \u2013 up to date \u2013 should be consulted, together with a reliable pilot book, such as The Cruising Association Handbook or similar. Go Canoeing, part of Paddle UK publishes details of most inland and coastal waters that are accessible from the canoeist\u0027s viewpoint.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERules of the Association\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAttention is drawn to the Rules of the Association concerning water activities, and in particular to\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-96-use-of-external-centres-and-instructors/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9a.6. Use of External Centres and Instructors\u0022\u003EPOR Rule 9a.6.\u003C/a\u003E and to the safety Rules for Joint Adventurous Activities. Guidance is available on the operation of Joint Activities with members of Girlguiding UK in \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/joint-adventurous-activities-with-girlguiding/\u0022 title=\u0022Joint adventurous activities with Girlguiding\u0022\u003ESafety Rules for Joint Activities.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ELife jackets and buoyancy aids\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese must be worn in accordance with\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9132-life-jackets-and-buoyancy-aids/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9b.5.2. Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids\u0022\u003EPOR Rule 9b.5.2.\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eand \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/general-water-activities/water-safety-buoyancy-aids-and-lifejackets/\u0022 title=\u0022Water safety (incorporating life jackets and buoyancy aids)\u0022\u003EWater Safety (incorporating life jackets and buoyancy aids)\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ENotes\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Scout counties or areas concerned have provided the information contained in this directory. 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