Paddler Safety

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Mandatory Equipment














Lifejacket
All competitors must wear an approved Australian Standard AS 4758 or International Standard ISO 12402 Life jacket.
All surf ski, outrigger, plastic and sea kayak paddlers must wear an approved minimum Level 50 / Level 50S Life jacket.
Your life jacket must be Hi-Vis or a Hi-Vis top is to be worn over the top of the life jacket.
No bum bag inflatable life jackets are permitted. A Hi-Vis top must be worn.
*SUP and prone paddleboard paddlers only are permitted to wear an approved Life jacket Level 100/150 bum bag inflatable life jacket.

Safety Leash – All competitors must be attached to their craft via a safety leash.

Hi-Vis Clothing – All competitors must wear a piece of Hi-Vis clothing – this can be a Hi-Vis life jacket or Hi-Vis top worn over your life jacket and hat.

Flare – All competitors must have at least one current or unexpired orange smoke flare attached to their craft/person. The flare should be easily accessible when on the water. Ensure you are familiar in how to use a flare. The below image provides an example, however ensure you have read and understand the instructions on your flare as they may vary.

Mobile Phone or VHF Radio – All competitors are required to take one of these with them during the race. If using a mobile phone a tracking app is required and the event channel will be given to those using VHF Marine Radios. Click here for information on the
SafeTrx Event Tracking App.

​Whistle – All competitors are required to have a pealess whistle attached to their Life jacket.

It is also recommended that a minimum of 1 litre of water is to be carried during the race, and sun protection such as a hat and sunscreen.

Event Tracking app​ Webscorer
With safety for our competitors our number one concern, we have implemented the Webscorer App for for all competitors to use. Webscorer is a Smartphone App for both Android & Apple iOS devices that allows you to have your journey recorded and monitored if needed by our race officials. Competitors will carry their personal mobile phone in a waterproof pouch during the race using the Webscorer event function.
Webscorer will allow the event organiser and spectators to track competitors live GPS location during the event via the web. Webscorer has recently been used for paddling events in South Africa, Ireland, the UK and Holland with great success.

Start using Webscorer now in Training!
​Download the Webscorer app, register an account and become familiar with how the app works during training. For paddling, we recommend using the TRACK ONLY mode and sharing it with a friend or family member before you head out for a paddle. “Track Only” trips still record your trip on the handset (and to your trip history on the boaters website) and allows you to review and replay it later.

Participant steps
  • Participants register for the event at Webscorer website
  • Participants install the (free) Webscorer app to their iPhone or Android phone
  • Participants sign in to the app with the same Webscorer account created at registration



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Tracking information
​https://www.webscorer.com/gps-tracking

More Information
Contact: [email protected]

Download Links
​Webscorer download info - Click Here
SA Ocean and Surf Ski Paddlers Incorprated is fully self insured for all of its races. See policy here

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