Quizzes & Surveys – Rowing ACT

Visiting Clubs Quiz

Welcome to the Rowing ACT Visiting Clubs Quiz

Name

Which club or school are you from? Please include the state.

Who is the best contact person for your club or school whilst training in the ACT?

What is their email?

If you are exiting Yarralumla Bay and heading in the direction of the course, do you give way to crews travelling in front of Black Mountain Peninsula?

Yes, crews travelling in either direction in front of the Peninsula have right of way

Only to crews travelling from the Course towards Kingston

Only to crews travelling from Kingston towards the course

No, I can cross straight across from Yarralumla Bay

None

Looking at the picture of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, which arch(es) can you travel through when heading TO Yarralumla FROM Kingston?

Arches 1 and 2

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arches 4 and 5

All

None

Looking at the picture of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge above, which arch(es) can you travel through when heading TO Kingston FROM Yarralumla

Any

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arch 4

Arches 4 and 5

Arch 5

None

Looking at the picture of Kings Avenue Bridge above, which arches can you travel through when travelling FROM Kingston towards Yarralumla?

All

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arches 2, 3 and 4

Arches 4, 5 and 6

None

Looking at this picture of Kings Avenue Bridge, which arches can you travel through when travelling FROM Yarralumla towards Kingston?

Any

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arches 5 and 6

Arches 1 and 2

Arches 4, 5 and 6

Arches 2 and 3

None

If you are on the water, waiting for other crews in your training group to arrive, where should you wait?

Directly in the flow of traffic, so everyone can see me

Hide behind the nearest object, so I am protected from other crews and where they can't see me

Off to the side of the main traffic flow, but where I am still visible to on-coming boats

None

During regular traffic patterns, which lane of the course can you row in towards the start line?

Lane 1 (closest to the Arborteum)

Lanes 1 or 2

Any, it doesn't matter

Lanes 3 and 4

Lane 7 (closest to Weston Park)

None

Can you row in Lane two at any point to travel either to or from the start line?

Yes, it is an overtaking lane

Yes, it is for slow boats heading down the course from the start line

No, it is a transit lane, designed as a barrier between boats travelling to the start line and boats travelling down the course

None

Time's up

November 10, 2023/by Executor Officer

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Regatta Safety Quiz

Welcome to the Rowing ACT Regatta Safety Quiz

This quiz is designed to remind everyone on the ACT waterways about safety on the waterways, because safety is everyone's responsibility!

If you want to review the safety guidelines and reminders head to Safety

Other pages with safety information include the Maps and Guides Page

Name

Which club are you from?

What is your role within your club?

Who is your club's safety officer?

1 out of 3

General Safety

Which specific policy/policies are rowers and coaches required to abide by when on-water?

Rowing Australia On-Water Code of Conduct

Rowing Australia On-Water Safety Code and Guidelines

Rowing ACT Rules, Regulations and By-laws

All of the above

None of the above

None

General Safety

What other policies are individuals required to abide by when on the water?

National Integrity Framework

Member Protection Policy

Child Safeguarding Policies

Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

All of the above

None

General Safety

If you are involved in an incident or near miss on water, under the Rowing Australia guidelines what should you do?

Tell no one

Tell your friends or crew mates

Report the incident to your club safety officer. They may require you to report the incident to Rowing ACT

Yell at the other crew involved that it wasn't your fault

None

General Safety

What is considered a near miss or incident?

Capsizing or swamping a rowing boat in winter, cpasizing or swmaping a coaching boat at any time, a collision between boats, a near miss that could have resulted in a collision, material damage to a boat, serious injury

Tinny wash that doesn't cause a capsize, debris which can be avoided, kangaroos in the lake

None

General Safety

What conditions are NOT safe to row in, and in which Rowing ACT heavily discourages going out in?

Heavy Fog

Heavy rain, especially when accompanied by wind

Strong wind conditions, with visible white caps on the water

Stormy weather

Without a coach or another crew between May and September

All of the above

None

2 out of 3

Regatta Safety

When entered in a regatta, does your boat need to meet the minimum safety requirements as set out by Rowing Australia? These requirements include bow balls, heel ties, cox seat openings, bungs etc.

Yes, at every regatta

Only at Championship regattas

No, there is no minimum requirements for boats

None

10.

Regatta Safety

What traffic flow does Rowing ACT run on regattas, when held on the course at Yarramundi Reach?

Normal Traffic Flow - travel to the start line in Lane 1, closest to the arboretum

Reverse Traffic Flow - travel to the start line off Lane 7, beside Weston Park

None

11.

Regatta Safety

Where can you practise starts and race pieces during Regattas?

In the middle of the course as long as there is no races coming

In the marshalling areas, beside the course so I can hear when my race is being called

In the designated warm-up areas in Nursery Bay and in front of Scrivener Dam and Government House

None

12.

Regatta Safety

At the crossover point on the finish line, do you cross on the Finish Line or Black Mountain Peninsula side of the buoy?

Finish Line side

Black Mountain Peninsula Side

None

3 out of 3

Time's up

November 10, 2023/by Executor Officer

Rower's Safety Quiz

Which club are you from?

Who is your club's safety officer?

Which specific policy/policies are rowers and coaches required to abide by when on-water?

Rowing Australia On-Water Code of Conduct

Rowing Australia On-Water Safety Code and Guidelines

Rowing ACT Rules, Regulations and By-laws

All of the above

None of the above

None

What conditions are NOT safe to row in, and in which Rowing ACT heavily discourages going out in?

Heavy Fog

Heavy rain, especially when accompanied by wind

Strong wind conditions, with visible white caps on the water

Stormy weather

Without a coach or another crew between May and September

All of the above

None

If you are involved in an incident or near miss on water, under the Rowing ACT guidelines what should you do?

Tell no one

Tell your friends or crew mates

Report the incident to your club safety officer. They may require you to report the incident to Rowing ACT

Yell at the other crew involved that it wasn't your fault

None

What is considered a near miss or incident?

Capsizing or swamping a rowing boat in winter, capsizing or swamping a coaching boat at any time, a collision between boats, a near miss that could have resulted in a collision, material damage to a boat, serious injury

Tinny wash that doesn't cause a capsize, debris which can be avoided, kangaroos in the lake

None

What type of lights are required by all rowing boats under Rowing Australia safety policies and International Regulations?

All-round white light (continuous or flashing at least once per second) visible in clear conditions from a distance of at least 1km attached to the bow of the boat

All-round white or red light (continuous or flashing at least once per second) in clear conditions from a distance of at least 1km attached to the stern of the boat

Lights are not required by boats

Flashing Christmas Lights

None

What other policies are individuals required to abide by when on the water?

National Integrity Framework

Member Protection Policy

Child Safeguarding Policies

Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

All of the above

None

When entered in a regatta, does your boat need to meet the minimum safety requirements as set out by Rowing Australia? These requirements include bow balls, heel ties, cox seat openings, bungs etc.

Yes, at every regatta

Only at Championship regattas

No, there is no minimum requirements for boats

None

If you are on the water, waiting for other crews in your training group to arrive, where should you wait?

Directly in the flow of traffic, so everyone can see me

Hide behind the nearest object, so I am protected from other crews and where they can't see me

Off to the side of the main traffic flow, but where I am still visible to on-coming boats

None

If you are travelling towards Kingston FROM Yarralumla, which side of the lake should you travel on?

Southern Bank, closest to Yarralumla or Paraliament House

Northern Bank, closest to ANU, Black Mountain and the War Memorial

Middle of the Lake

Whichever side is most convenient for me

None

Looking at the picture of Kings Avenue Bridge above, which arches can you travel through when travelling FROM Kingston towards Yarralumla?

All

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arches 2, 3 and 4

Arches 4, 5 and 6

None

Looking at this picture of Kings Avenue Bridge, which arches can you travel through when travelling FROM Yarralumla towards Kingston?

Any

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arches 5 and 6

Arches 1 and 2

Arches 4, 5 and 6

Arches 2 and 3

None

Looking at the picture of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, which arch(es) can you travel through when heading TO Yarralumla FROM Kingston?

Arches 1 and 2

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arches 4 and 5

All

None

Looking at the picture of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge above, which arch(es) can you travel through when heading TO Kingston FROM Yarralumla

Any

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arch 4

Arches 4 and 5

Arch 5

None

If you are exiting Yarralumla Bay and heading in the direction of the course, do you give way to crews travelling in front of Black Mountain Peninsula?

Yes, crews travelling in either direction in front of the Peninsula have right of way

Only to crews travelling from the Course towards Kingston

Only to crews travelling from Kingston towards the course

No, I can cross straight across from Yarralumla Bay

None

What traffic flow does Rowing ACT run on regattas, when held on the course at Yarramundi Reach?

Normal Traffic Flow - travel to the start line in Lane 1, closest to the arboretum

Reverse Traffic Flow - travel to the start line off Lane 7, beside Weston Park

None

You are rowing towards Weston Park during a regatta. You approach the cross over point. Which side of your boat should keep the marker on?

Stroke side

Bow side

None

Who has right of way on the finish line, both in regular and reverse traffic flow settings?

Boat(s) rowing down the course or leaving the course finish area

Boats crossing the finish line to head up the course, coming from Black Mountain Peninsula

None

Where can you practise starts and race pieces during Regattas?

In the middle of the course as long as there is no races coming

In the marshalling areas, beside the course so I can hear when my race is being called

In the designated warm-up areas in Nursery Bay and in front of Scrivener Dam and Government House

None

Time's up

November 10, 2023/by Executor Officer

Coaches Safety Quiz

Welcome to the ACT Coaches Safety Quiz

What is your name?

Which club are you from?

Who is your club's safety officer?

If you are travelling towards Kingston from Yarralumla, which side of the lake should you travel on?

Southern Bank, closest to Yarralumla or Paraliament House

Northern Bank, closest to ANU, Black Mountain and the War Memorial

Middle of the Lake

Whichever side is most convenient for me

None

If you are on the water, waiting for other crews in your training group to arrive, where should you wait?

Directly in the flow of traffic, so everyone can see me

Hide behind the nearest object, so I am protected from other crews and where they can't see me

Off to the side of the main traffic flow, but where I am still visible to on-coming boats

None

Looking at the picture of Kings Avenue Bridge above, which arches can you travel through when travelling FROM Kingston towards Yarralumla?

All

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arches 2, 3 and 4

Arches 4, 5 and 6

None

When entered in a regatta, does your boat need to meet the minimum safety requirements as set out by Rowing Australia? These requirements include bow balls, heel ties, cox seat openings, bungs etc.

Yes, at every regatta

Only at Championship regattas

No, there is no minimum requirements for boats

None

During regular traffic patterns, which lane of the course can you row in towards the start line?

Lane 1 (closest to the Arborteum)

Lanes 1 or 2

Any, it doesn't matter

Lanes 3 and 4

Lane 7 (closest to Weston Park)

None

What traffic flow does Rowing ACT run on regattas, when held on the course at Yarramundi Reach?

Normal Traffic Flow - travel to the start line in Lane 1, closest to the arboretum

Reverse Traffic Flow - travel to the start line off Lane 7, beside Weston Park

None

Looking at the picture of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge above, which arch(es) can you travel through when heading towards Kingston from Yarralumla

Any

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arch 4

Arches 4 and 5

Arch 5

None

If you are exiting Yarralumla Bay and heading in the direction of the course, do you give way to crews travelling in front of Black Mountain Peninsula?

Yes, crews travelling in either direction in front of the Peninsula have right of way

Only to crews travelling from the Course towards Kingston

Only to crews travelling from Kingston towards the course

No, I can cross straight across from Yarralumla Bay

None

Can you row in Lane two at any point to travel either to or from the start line?

Yes, it is an overtaking lane

Yes, it is for slow boats heading down the course from the start line

No, it is a transit lane, designed as a barrier between boats travelling to the start line and boats travelling down the course

None

On a regatta day, when rowing towards Weston Park, which side of your boat should you keep the cross over marker on?

Stroke Side

Bow Side

None

If you are involved in an incident or near miss on water, under the Rowing Australia guidelines what should you do?

Tell no one

Tell your friends or crew mates

Report the incident to your club safety officer. They may require you to report the incident to Rowing ACT

Yell at the other crew involved that it wasn't your fault

None

Where can you practise starts and race pieces during Regattas?

In the middle of the course as long as there is no races coming

In the marshalling areas, beside the course so I can hear when my race is being called

In the designated warm-up areas in Nursery Bay and in front of Scrivener Dam and Government House

None

Which policy/policies are rowers and coaches required to abide by when on-water?

Rowing Australia On-Water Code of Conduct

Rowing Australia On-Water Guidelines

Rowing ACT Rules, Regulations and By-laws

All of the above

No of the above

None

What is considered a near miss or incident?

Tinny wash that doesn't cause a capsize, debris which can be avoided, kangaroos in the lake

None

What conditions are NOT safe to row in, and in which Rowing ACT heavily discourages going out in?

Heavy Fog

Heavy rain, especially when accompanied by wind

Strong wind conditions, with visible white caps on the water

Stormy weather

Without a coach or another crew between May and September

All of the above

None

If you are coaching a tinny on the course which lane(s) can you drive up to the start in?

Lane 1, so I can accompany my crew

Lanes 2 and 3, so I am in the transit lane where there is no boats

Lanes 4 and 5, where my wash will dissipate before moving out of the way of on-coming boats

Lane 6 and 7, so I am off to the side of the course

None

When coaching near residential areas, where should I point my megaphone

Directly at the residential areas, so they can hear my coaching

Wherever my crew is, regardless of what direction the megaphone is pointing and where the residential area is

Away from any residential areas, meaning that I should place myself between my crew and the bank so that I am facing away from the residential areas

None

Can I wash out rowing crews at any time?

Yes, I should be accompanying my crew at all times

Only when following crews training on the course who are completing a training piece at speed

No, I should be at idle speed on ACT Waterways at all times

None

Do I require a boat license to drive a tinny on ACT waterways?

Yes, I need an Australian Boat License when travelling at a speed of over 10 knots on ACT Waterways

No, as there is no ACT Boat License, I don't require a license to drive a tinny on ACT waterways

None

Name

Time's up

November 10, 2023/by Executor Officer

Rowers Safety Quiz

November 9, 2023/by Executor Officer

Safety Quiz

Welcome to the Rowing ACT Safety Quiz

This quiz is designed to remind everyone on the ACT waterways about safety on the waterways, because safety is everyone's responsibility!

If you want to review the safety guidelines and reminders head to Safety

Other pages with safety information include the Maps and Guides Page

Name

Which club are you from?

What is your role within your club?

Who is your club's safety officer?

1 out of 7

General Safety

Which specific policy/policies are rowers and coaches required to abide by when on-water?

Rowing Australia On-Water Code of Conduct

Rowing Australia On-Water Safety Code and Guidelines

Rowing ACT Rules, Regulations and By-laws

All of the above

None of the above

None

General Safety

What other policies are individuals required to abide by when on the water?

National Integrity Framework

Member Protection Policy

Child Safeguarding Policies

Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

All of the above

None

General Safety

If you are involved in an incident or near miss on water, under the Rowing Australia guidelines what should you do?

Tell no one

Tell your friends or crew mates

Report the incident to your club safety officer. They may require you to report the incident to Rowing ACT

Yell at the other crew involved that it wasn't your fault

None

General Safety

What is considered a near miss or incident?

Tinny wash that doesn't cause a capsize, debris which can be avoided, kangaroos in the lake

None

General Safety

What conditions are NOT safe to row in, and in which Rowing ACT heavily discourages going out in?

Heavy Fog

Heavy rain, especially when accompanied by wind

Strong wind conditions, with visible white caps on the water

Stormy weather

Without a coach or another crew between May and September

All of the above

None

General Safety

What type of lights are required by all rowing boats under Rowing Australia safety policies and International Regulations?

All-round white light (continuous or flashing at least once per second) visible in clear conditions from a distance of at least 1km attached to the bow of the boat

All-round white or red light (continuous or flashing at least once per second) in clear conditions from a distance of at least 1km attached to the stern of the boat

Lights are not required by boats

Flashing Christmas Lights

None

2 out of 7

10.

Regatta Safety

When entered in a regatta, does your boat need to meet the minimum safety requirements as set out by Rowing Australia? These requirements include bow balls, heel ties, cox seat openings, bungs etc.

Yes, at every regatta

Only at Championship regattas

No, there is no minimum requirements for boats

None

11.

Regatta Safety

What traffic flow does Rowing ACT run on regattas, when held on the course at Yarramundi Reach?

Normal Traffic Flow - travel to the start line in Lane 1, closest to the arboretum

Reverse Traffic Flow - travel to the start line off Lane 7, beside Weston Park

None

12.

Regatta Safety

Where can you practise starts and race pieces during Regattas?

In the middle of the course as long as there is no races coming

In the marshalling areas, beside the course so I can hear when my race is being called

In the designated warm-up areas in Nursery Bay and in front of Scrivener Dam and Government House

None

13.

Regatta Safety

At the crossover point on the finish line, do you cross on the Finish Line or Black Mountain Peninsula side of the buoy?

Finish Line side

Black Mountain Peninsula Side

None

3 out of 7

14.

Lake Burley Griffin Traffic Flow

If you are travelling towards Kingston FROM Yarralumla, which side of the lake should you travel on?

Southern Bank, closest to Yarralumla or Paraliament House

Northern Bank, closest to ANU, Black Mountain and the War Memorial

Middle of the Lake

Whichever side is most convenient for me

None

15.

Lake Burley Griffin Traffic Flow

Looking at the picture of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, which arch(es) can you travel through when heading TO Yarralumla FROM Kingston?

Arches 1 and 2

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arches 4 and 5

All

None

16.

Lake Burley Griffin Traffic Flow

Looking at the picture of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge above, which arch(es) can you travel through when heading TO Kingston FROM Yarralumla

Any

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arch 4

Arches 4 and 5

Arch 5

None

17.

Lake Burley Griffin Traffic Flow

Looking at this picture of Kings Avenue Bridge, which arches can you travel through when travelling FROM Yarralumla towards Kingston?

Any

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arches 5 and 6

Arches 1 and 2

Arches 4, 5 and 6

Arches 2 and 3

None

18.

Lake Burley Griffin Traffic Flow

Looking at the picture of Kings Avenue Bridge above, which arches can you travel through when travelling FROM Kingston towards Yarralumla?

All

Arches 1, 2 and 3

Arches 2, 3 and 4

Arches 4, 5 and 6

None

19.

Lake Burley Griffin Traffic Flow

If you are exiting Yarralumla Bay and heading in the direction of the course, do you give way to crews travelling in front of Black Mountain Peninsula?

Yes, crews travelling in either direction in front of the Peninsula have right of way

Only to crews travelling from the Course towards Kingston

Only to crews travelling from Kingston towards the course

No, I can cross straight across from Yarralumla Bay

None

20.

Lake Burley Griffin Traffic Flow

If you are on the water, waiting for other crews in your training group to arrive, where should you wait?

Directly in the flow of traffic, so everyone can see me

Hide behind the nearest object, so I am protected from other crews and where they can't see me

Off to the side of the main traffic flow, but where I am still visible to on-coming boats

None

4 out of 7

21.

Safety on the Course

During regular traffic patterns, which lane of the course can you row in towards the start line?

Lane 1 (closest to the Arborteum)

Lanes 1 or 2

Any, it doesn't matter

Lanes 3 and 4

Lane 7 (closest to Weston Park)

None

22.

Safety on the Course

Can you row in Lane two at any point to travel either to or from the start line?

Yes, it is an overtaking lane

Yes, it is for slow boats heading down the course from the start line

No, it is a transit lane, designed as a barrier between boats travelling to the start line and boats travelling down the course

None

23.

Regatta Safety

Who has right of way on the finish line, both in regular and reverse traffic flow settings?

Boat(s) coming down or off the course

Boats crossing the finish line to head up the course, coming from Black Mountain Peninsula

None

5 out of 7

24.

Lake Tuggeranong

When rowing on Lake Tuggeranong can you cross the buoy line on stroke side at any point?

Yes

None

25.

Lake Tuggeranong

What direction should you travel when rowing on Lake Tuggeranong?

Clockwise

Anti-Clockwise

None

6 out of 7

26.

Coaching Safety

If you are coaching a tinny on the course which lane(s) should you drive up to the start in?

Lane 1, so I can accompany my crew

Lanes 2 and 3, so I am in the transit lane where there is no boats

Lanes 4 and 5, where my wash will dissipate before moving out of the way of on-coming boats

Lane 6 and 7, so I am off to the side of the course

None

27.

Coaching Safety

Can I wash out rowing crews at any time?

Yes, I should be accompanying my crew at all times

Only when following crews training on the course who are completing a training piece at speed

No, I should be at idle speed on ACT Waterways at all times

None

28.

Coaching Safety

Do I require a boat license to drive a tinny on ACT waterways?

Yes, I need an Australian Boat License when travelling at a speed of over 10 knots on ACT Waterways

No, as there is no ACT Boat License, I don't require a license to drive a tinny on ACT waterways

None

29.

Coaching Safety

When coaching near residential areas, where should I point my megaphone

Directly at the residential areas, so they can hear my coaching

Wherever my crew is, regardless of what direction the megaphone is pointing and where the residential area is

Away from any residential areas, meaning that I should place myself between my crew and the bank so that I am facing away from the residential areas

None

7 out of 7

Time's up

June 29, 2023/by Executor Officer

Rowing ACT Safety Quiz

June 29, 2023/by Executor Officer

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