VIII.2. Water traffic rules for water tour leaders
An organized tour with the participation of more than 10 boats is allowed to take place if there is a certified water tour leader available.
The water tour leader is obliged to report the name of the leader the date of departure and the itinerary to the competent water police organs.
The tasks of the water tour leader are similar to those of a coach.
- Guidance and supervision,
- Use of rescue equipment
- Licence for rescue boat or small accompanying boat ( boat driving licence,boat service documentation )
The water tour leader has to make it sure
- To have a clear view of all sportspeople at all times
- In order to help he/she needs a max. of 2 minutes.
The use of an accompanying boat is acceptable during water tours but all the previously detailed regulations need to be kept.
The vehicle of the tour leader is to be made identifiable with a ’U’ code flag The size of the side of the flag is a min. 0.3 m and it can be subsituted with a sign of the same appearance.
The water tour leader is allowed to give orders to the participants as to their behaviour. Participants are obliged to obey.