INTRODUCTION
The following document designates standards for Charles River traffic patterns and safety procedures for rowing or sculling shells and accompanying coaching launches. These safety standards are not intended to constrain workouts, but rather to ensure a safe training and recreational environment for all rowers and coaches.
The reconvening of a Charles River Rowing Committee follows from renewed safety concerns with the vast increase in river traffic over the past several years. This committee represents private boat clubs, university and high school rowing organizations, and signals their commitment to maintaining a safe and cordial rowing environment on the Charles. The committee hopes to address safety issues, foster a broader community among the various clubs and programs, and participate in a unified fashion in the upcoming renovations of the Charles River Watershed.
