safe

Safety Flags

Flag Meaning Condition Result
NO Rowing Permitted for all members Dangerous due to water level (+12') or temperature (below 45 deg) No rowing until red flag status is downgraded by a SCRC Board Member
Flag Meaning Condition Result
NO Rowing Permitted for all members Dangerous due to water level (+12') or temperature (below 45 deg) Rowers classified as Novice (as defined in the SCRC safety procedures) are not permitted to row. Experienced Youth (as designated by the Head Coach) must be in a team boat & accompanied by a coach in a launch.
Flag Meaning Condition Result
Cold Water Water less than 60 deg F Rowers classified as Novice and Youth rowers should adhere to the "Four Oars Rules". If the combined water/ambient air temperature does not total 90 deg F or greater (with water temperature at least 45 deg F) a SCRC boat must use at least four oars to ensure a minimum of stability in the water.
Flag Meaning Condition Result
Shad fishing in progress Fishing net in river Seasonal mid-April to mid-May
Flag Meaning Condition Result
Caution needed - Low water Water level below 8.5 feet Caution for team boats going through free bridge and shoals

est. 1992