Equipment
Schuylkill River Traffic Pattern
This map illustrates the correct, non-race-day traffic pattern for rowing on the Schuylkill River. Bridge arches with a RED X are off-limits at all times. Bridge arches with a YELLOW X may be used, if necessary, with extreme caution.
Boat Handling Certification
Purpose: to ensure those using club equipment know how to take the boats out of the rack, and put them back without damaging their boat or nearby boats.
How to Become Certified:
The Racing Team Coach and Masters Coach will work with their respective groups with assistance from the Captain and Equipment Committee Chair. A list of who has been cleared can be posted in the boat bay.
Navigation Certification
Purpose: to ensure those launching from the Vesper dock know the Rules of the River, traffic pattern, and which arches to use during normal (non-racing) days, prior to being allowed on the water for new members. This is for all members, scholastic coaches/athletes, and summer coaches/athletes.
Equipment Use and Care Expectations
Purpose: to ensure that those using any club boats will take care of the boats, to extend the life of the equipment.
Boats are to be wiped down—including the tracks—after each use
Boats are to be washed on the weekends
Shells are to be covered with the storage boat covers when returned to the rack
Pins are to be covered, on both sides, before being returned to the rack
Members will need to self-monitor and hold each other accountable for the care of all equipment
Damage shall be reported by emailing Vesper Captain or equipment co-chair or contacting a coach, and by using the Vesper Equipment Damage Log
Consequences for Non-Compliance With Equipment Care Guidelines
Appearance before the Vesper Boat Club Board if:
Damaging a boat without reporting
Repeated damage to club equipment
Flagrant violation of safety, or code of conduct
Causing damage that could have been prevented
Members who are not in compliance will not be allowed to row club equipment until boat handling recertification