Safety is our top priority. All members must follow these rules and guidelines.
All members and guests must adhere to these safety rules at all times.
After your row, all gates shall be shut and locked including both boathouse doors, the gate at the top of the dock ramp, and the entrance gate.
Members must not row solo when water is below 50°F due to hypothermia risks. Never row when the combined temperature of air and water is below 90 degrees (the "Rule of 90").
Review forecasts before rowing. If thunder is heard, wait 30 minutes. If lightning is visible, wait 60 minutes. During storms on the water, return to dock safely and promptly.
Do not row past Boatrights Island (shallow and rocky). Avoid the concrete structure on the far river side near the dam. Do not stop near upriver bridge piers.
Do not row prior to sunrise or after sunset. Always check conditions before heading out on the water.
All members must complete a swim test within 30 days: swim 150 continuous yards, tread water 10 minutes, and don a PFD without stopping. The CRC board administers these tests.
Members should sign out before rowing and sign back in upon return. Always let someone know your rowing plan.
All youth and collegiate rowers require coach supervision in a launch at all times on the water.
CRC does not allow alcohol or other drugs on the premises at any time. Zero tolerance.
Monitor water levels and conditions before heading out.
153.55 ft: Water level even with diversion dam top
157 ft: Dock ramps nearly horizontal
158.5+ ft: Boathouse floor gets wet
Monitor conditions at the Broad River at I-20 Bridge station (closest to dock), Parr Lake Dam near Alston, and Broad River at Carlisle.
Water takes approximately 5 hours from Alston, 21 hours from Carlisle, and 46 hours from Blacksburg to reach the boathouse.