2. MARINA CHANNEL MARINA BAY KALLANG BASIN Sports Hub KWSC WSC Indoor Stadium Cosy Bay Hanging Bridge Pedestrian Bridge Behind Kallang MacDonalds Kallang MacDonalds Nursery Kallang MRT Bus Terminus/ Public Car Park PA Water Venture Merdeka Bridge (Nicoll Highway) Highway Bridge Cosy Bay Condominium Pebble Bay Condominium DUCK Tours entry/egress point Benjamin Shears Bridge F1 Complex Singapore Flyer PA Passion Wave (under construction) Gardens by the Bay East Gardens by the Bay Marina Barrage Marina Bay Sands The Float Helix Bridge The Durian Merlion The Promontory Marina Bay City Gallery (DBSMR venue) Cavenagh Bridge Elgin Bridge Parliament House UOB Complex KALLANG RIVER GEYLANG RIVER SINGAPORE RIVER MARINA CHANNEL MARINA BAY KALLANG BASIN OPEN TO DRAGON BOAT ACTIVITY 8AM TO 7PM OPEN TO DRAGON BOAT ACITVITY ONLY UPON SPECIAL REQUEST

3. QUICKIES…. 1.Do not park your vehicle inside The Nursery 2.Do not park your vehicle in front of the Kallang Water Sports Centre gate 3.Do not use SCF property, i.e. SCF jetty, etc. 4.Do not use other team’s boat trolleys inside The Nursery without permission 5.Clear your own litter inside The Nursery 6.Exercise adequate and regular anti-mosquito control, especially those teams that own boats

4. AGENDA 1.DRAGON BOAT CALENDAR 2015 2.500M KALLANG BASIN RACE COURSE 3.1,000M MARINA CHANNEL RACE COURSE 4.RIVER TAXIS IN MARINA RESERVOIR 5.ENTRY INTO MARINA BAY 6.DRAGON BOAT INSURANCE 7.CONDEMNATION OF OLD DRAGON BOATS 8.COLLISION 9.ISO-STANDARD PFD 10.STEERSMEN STANDARDIZATION 11.FUTURE PLANS IN MARINA RESERVOIR

5. DRAGON BOAT CALENDAR 2015

6. NoEvent / ActivityRace DistanceVenueEvent DatesRegistration Period 1WORLD WATER DAY 100mSports Hub21/3/2015 (Sat) 11/2/2015 (Wed) to 25/2/2015 (Wed) 2PA PADDLES FESTIVAL 200m Marina Channel *19/4/2015 (Sun) *11/3/2015 (Wed) to *25/3/2015 (Wed) 3NATIONAL SCHOOLS to be advisedMarina Bay29/5/2015 (Fri) 22/4/2015 (Wed) to 6/5/2015 (Wed) 4DBSMR (WEEK 1) 200m / 500m Open & Women Categories Marina Bay 30/5/2015 (Sat) to 31/5/2015 (Sun) **18/3/2015 (Wed) to **22/4/2015 (Wed) 5DBSMR (WEEK 2) 200m / 500m Mix Categories Marina Bay 6/6/2015 (Sat) to 7/6/2015 (Sun) 6SEA GAMES 200m / 500m DB6 & DB12 Men & Women Marina Bay 6/6/2015 (Sat) to 7/6/2015 (Sun) NA 7 SINGAPORE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 500M 1000m (PM Cup only) TBC 11/7/2015 (Sat) to 12/7/2015 (Sun) 3/6/2015 (Wed) to 17/6/2015 (Wed) 8AUSTCHAM 10KM CHALLENGE 10km Marina Reservoir 5/9/2015 (Sat) 12/8/2015 (Wed) to 19/8/2015 (Wed) 9SINGAPORE RIVER REGATTA 200m Singapore River 31/10/2015 (Sat) to 1/11/2015 (Sun) 16/9/2015 (Wed) to 30/9/2015 (Wed) MAIN EVENTS Please check SDBA website: www.sdba.org.sg

7. Mon 25 May Tues 26 May Wed 27 MayThu 28 May Fri 29 May Sat 30 May Sun 31May Mon 1 June Tues 2 June Wed 3 JuneThu 4 June Fri 5 June Sat 6 June Sun 7 June Mon 18 May Tues 19 May Wed 20 MayThu 21 May Fri 22 May Sat 23 May Sun 24May Mon 11 May Tues 12 May Wed 13 MayThu 14 May Fri 15 May Sat 16 May Sun 17May Mon 8 June Tues 9 June Wed 10 JuneThu 11 June Fri 12 June Sat 13 June Sun 14 June NATIONAL SCHOOLS DBSMR OPEN/WOMEN 200M DBSMR OPEN/WOMEN 500M DBSMR MIX 200M DBSMR MIX 500M SEAG 200M SEAG 500M SEAG OPENING CEREMONY SEAG TRAINING DAY 2 SEAG TRAINING DAY 1 Infrastructure Mobilization begins Technical testing Equipment testing Water Infrastructure De-mobilization begins Water Infrastructure De-mobilization completed Proposed handing over venue to Sailing PUBLIC HOLIDAY VESAK DAY DBSMR IS NOW OVER 2 WEEKENDS

8. 500M KALLANG BASIN RACE COURSE

9. COURSE LAYOUT Sports Hub Water Sports Centre Kallang Water Sports Centre Concrete Jetty Merdeka Bridge (Nicoll Highway) Drawing by Water Sports Centre, Sports Hub Consortium

10. TRAFFIC PATTERN Direction of Traffic Pattern Return traffic pattern ALWAYS outside of race course Cross race course perpendicular to the direction of traffic Drawing by Water Sports Centre, Sports Hub Consortium Sports Hub Water Sports Centre Kallang Water Sports Centre Concrete Jetty Merdeka Bridge (Nicoll Highway) Avoid returning via Near-shore Side

11. EXPECTATIONS Drawing by Water Sports Centre, Sports Hub Consortium This is a Permanent Race Course For all water sports (i.e. canoe, kayak, dragon boat & sit-on-top, etc) On Event Days, - start pontoon will be installed - race course closed to non-Event Users Adhere to the established traffic pattern If you have to cross the race course, always:- - Verify you have clear water (give way to vessels inside the race course) - No danger of colliding with other vessels - Cross perpendicular to race course traffic pattern

12. 1,000M MARINA CHANNEL RACE COURSE

13. Shears Bridge Gardens by the Bay East PA Passion Wave Gardens by the Bay Singapore Flyer F1 Complex Kallang Basin Marina Barrage Marina Bay LAYOUT Drawing by SportSG

14. Direction of Traffic Pattern Return traffic pattern ALWAYS outside of race course TRAFFIC PATTERN Shears Bridge Gardens by the Bay East PA Passion Wave Gardens by the Bay Singapore Flyer F1 Complex Kallang Basin Marina Barrage Marina Bay

15. EXPECTATIONS Permanent Race Course For 3 NSA use (SCF, SDBA & SRA) Priority for SEAG - SCF & SRA only - if SCF or SRA using race course for training, other non-essential vessels MUST stay clear Adhere to the established traffic pattern If you have to cross the race course, always:- - Verify you have clear water (give way to vessels inside the race course) - No danger of colliding with other vessels - Cross perpendicular to race course traffic pattern

16. RIVER TAXIS IN MARINA RESERVOIR

17. MARINA CHANNEL MARINA BAY KALLANG BASIN Sports Hub KWSC WSC Indoor Stadium Cosy Bay Hanging Bridge Pedestrian Bridge Behind Kallang MacDonalds Kallang MacDonalds Nursery Kallang MRT Bus Terminus/ Public Car Park PA Water Venture Merdeka Bridge (Nicoll Highway) Highway Bridge Cosy Bay Condominium Pebble Bay Condominium DUCK Tours entry/egress point Benjamin Shears Bridge F1 Complex Singapore Flyer PA Passion Wave (under construction) Gardens by the Bay East Gardens by the Bay Marina Barrage Marina Bay Sands The Float Helix Bridge The Durian Merlion The Promontory Marina Bay City Gallery (DBSMR venue) Cavenagh Bridge Elgin Bridge Parliament House UOB Complex KALLANG RIVER GEYLANG RIVER SINGAPORE RIVER MARINA CHANNEL MARINA BAY KALLANG BASIN OPEN TO DRAGON BOAT ACTIVITY 8AM TO 7PM OPEN TO DRAGON BOAT ACITVITY ONLY UPON SPECIAL REQUEST EXISTING RIVER TAXI ROUTE FUTURE RIVER TAXI ROUTE

18. Current Routes:- - Singapore River - Marina Bay - Marina Channel: Singapore Flyer – F1 Complex axis Future Extended Route:- - Kallang Basin: Benjamin Shears to Indoor Stadium axis NOTE: There will be implications on dragon boat activities FUTURE WATER TAXI MOVEMENTS IN MARINA RESERVOIR

19. ENTRY INTO MARINA BAY

20. BACKGROUND 1.PUB’S REQUIREMENT - Classified as “SDBA sanctioned Event” -Powerboat ‘safety’ escort -Insurance for event and boat 2.SDBA’S INITIATIVE -Collaborated with SportSG’s WATER ACTIVITIES MANAGEMENT BODY -Organized dragon boating paddling events into Marina Bay - Arrange for powerboat safety escort -Extend ‘Public Liability Insurance’ to cover this event 3.PILOT -Start from Saturday 24th January 2015 -Until Sun 1 st March 2015 (end FY 2014) -Every Saturday & Sunday, 8AM to 12PM -Review for future activity 1.PUB’S REQUIREMENT - Classified as “SDBA sanctioned Event” -Powerboat ‘safety’ escort -Insurance for event and boat 2.SDBA’S INITIATIVE -Collaborated with SportSG’s WATER ACTIVITIES MANAGEMENT BODY -Organized dragon boating paddling events into Marina Bay - Arrange for powerboat safety escort -Extend ‘Public Liability Insurance’ to cover this event 3.PILOT -Start from Saturday 24th January 2015 -Until Sun 1 st March 2015 (end FY 2014) -Every Saturday & Sunday, 8AM to 12PM -Review for future activity

21. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO 1.AFFILIATES’ WITH OWN DRAGON BOAT(S) - Need to purchase ‘Pleasure Craft Policy’ insurance to cover own boats -Register the policy with SDBA -Otherwise will need to rent SDBA boats (but not the DBS branded boats) -Exemption extended to DBS Bank (as the main title sponsor of DBSMR, they can contractually use the DBS branded boats) 2.AFFILIATES WITHOUT OWN DRAGON BOAT(S) -Can rent SDBA boats (but not the DBS branded boats) -Use other Affiliates Boat that has a registered ‘Pleasure Craft Policy’ with SDBA 3.PROCESS -Write to Ms Florence Yong, Senior Executive, WAMB 1.AFFILIATES’ WITH OWN DRAGON BOAT(S) - Need to purchase ‘Pleasure Craft Policy’ insurance to cover own boats -Register the policy with SDBA -Otherwise will need to rent SDBA boats (but not the DBS branded boats) -Exemption extended to DBS Bank (as the main title sponsor of DBSMR, they can contractually use the DBS branded boats) 2.AFFILIATES WITHOUT OWN DRAGON BOAT(S) -Can rent SDBA boats (but not the DBS branded boats) -Use other Affiliates Boat that has a registered ‘Pleasure Craft Policy’ with SDBA 3.PROCESS -Write to Ms Florence Yong, Senior Executive, WAMB

22. DRAGON BOAT INSURANCE

23. INSURANCE FOR AFFILIATES WITH OWN BOATS Why we require Insurance….. 1.WATER TAXIS MOVEMENT INTO KALLANG BASIN 2.MOVEMENT INTO MARINA BAY 3.DISPUTES, DAMAGES AND LOSS

24. INSURANCE FOR AFFILIATES 1.PLEASURE CRAFT POLICY -About $550 + GST annually for DB22 boat -Policy shall cover: i. Boat (loss & damages) ii. Legal Liability with its usage 2.INSURANCE COMPANY -Affiliate may source on your own OR -Affiliate may use SDBA-recommended email us: admin@sdba.org.sg

25. CONDEMNATION OF DRAGON BOATS

26. 1.SDBA BOATS - SDBA is condemning 23 dragon boats - It is going to cost us $13,800 2.AFFILIATES We unable to absorb the cost for you. But we are able to share the discounted rates:- - DB22: $600 - DB12: $400 Next exercise will be when Nursery is returned. Please confirm with SDBA by 1 st April 2015 SDBA CONDEMNATION EXERCISE

27. COLLISION

28. ANATOMY OF A COLLISION 1.THE STEERSPERSON -Check your boat alignment in relation to the other boats -Verify you are pointing correctly into the racing lane -Verify you can see the Finishing Point -If collision imminent, STOP THE BOAT -Formality - Team Manager follow-up with protest/appeal with the Race Officials 2.THE DRUMMER -Check your boat alignment in relation to the other boats -If collision imminent, STOP YOUR BOAT -If you are hit by another boat, STOP YOUR BOAT -Formality - Team Manager follow-up with protest/appeal with the Race Officials 3.THE PADDLERS -If collision imminent, STOP YOUR BOAT -If you are hit by another boat, STOP YOUR BOAT -Formality - Team Manager follow-up with protest/appeal with the Race Officials

29. “STOP YOUR BOAT” 1.Prevent / avoid collisions at all costs 2.If you cause a collision (i.e. you are the Offending Boat):- - you will be disqualified 3.If you managed to avoid the collision:- - Lodge a protest/appeal with the Chief Official. If upheld, the Chief Officials may order a re-race or specific time-run for you. In the major races, we will deploy a video camera to watch the race, from start to finish. If there is a collision, we will review the video footage (and hope to God, we captured the incident!). We will use of the video evidence to aide our decision making. We also rely on the Race Umpires accounts, especially in the non-major races where video cameras are not deployed. We assure you that we are committed to conduct a fair race and we will do this to the best of our abilities.

30. ISO-STANDARD PFD

31. BACKGROUND ARISING FROM ACCIDENTS IN SRR 2014 - PFD unable to maintain the wearer stay afloat - PFD no longer serviceable - Wearer not wearing PFD according to its design and function - Wearer modified or altered PFD against its initial design intend - As PFD is not weight rated, Wearer may not be aware that PFD not suitable for him/her body weight

32. CURRENT SITUATION 1.We are not using the ISO-standard PFD 2.We are unaware of Legal Implications of using a device/equipment which is not rated to be adequately safe for ourselves 3.We are unaware of our own liability by wearing /using a device/equipment which is not rated to be adequately safe for ourselves

33. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 1.ISO 12402 OR EQUIVALENT 2.TO BE IMPLEMENTED SPORTS-WIDE, BY 1 st JANUARY 2017 3. PERSONALIZE THE PROCUREMENT BY CORRECTLY MATCHING THE WEIGHT-RATING TO THE ACTUAL WEIGHT OF THE WEARER

34. INTERIM MEASURES 1.Use PFD according to its design specifications 2.For Common Slip-on Type, double straps are compulsory 3.For Jacket Type, compulsory secure all 3 straps 4.Team Managers/Coaches/Boat Captains must ensure 5.On Race Days, Chief Boat Marshall will disqualify anyone who does not comply 6.SDBA will initiate disciplinary action against Teams that do not comply

35. STEERSPERSON STANDARDIZATION

36. Basic Helm Accreditation – to certify The Steersperson (STP) is fit to helm the dragon boat, especially in races STP issued a lifetime validity certificate Training of STP is the responsibility of each respective dragon boat team Only certified coaches & trainers can train a STP (to be declared in the Basic Helm Accreditation registration form) No prosecution of STP if involved in a dangerous occurrence PRESENT PRACTICE

37. As of 1 st January 2015, all Newly Certified Steersperson (NSTP) put under 1-year probation period NSTP will be issued a Temporary Pass (Tpass) instead of a Certificate If NSTP involved in a dangerous occurrence or collision, during training or race, the TPass will be revoked and NSTP required to re-sit the Basic Helm Accreditation* In a year, a NSTP candidate can only sit for two(2) Basic Helm Accreditation course if he failed the first one After 1-year from date of issue, NSTP can change the pass for certificate for a fee of $20. This fee is on-top of the registration fee for the Basic Helm Accreditation course *SDBA will investigate the episode and will only judge when we are satisfied with that a safety violation has occurred 2015 AMENDMENT: NEW STEERSPERSON (NSTP)

38. 2015 AMENDMENT: EXISTING STEERSPERSON (STP) For STP that obtained the Basic Helm Award certificate pre-2015, no change to status. The certificate will bear no expiry or renewal deadline. STP involved in dangerous occurrence, :- - SDBA may prosecute - Penalties will depend on level of severity - Level 1 (minor): warning letter and/or administrative charge ranging from $50 to $100, warning will be posted on SDBA website/social media* (3 consecutive warning letters will upgrade to Level 2) - Level 2 (major): certificate revoked STP will have to re-sit the Basic Helm Accreditation and announcement made on SDAB website/social media* * we feel this is the only way to inform affiliates so that you can make informed decisions to deploy the steersperson or not

39. FUTURE PLANS IN MARINA RESERVOIR

40. KALLANG WATER SPORTS CENTRE Lease continued until end-2015 Operations will not move to Sports Hub Stay tuned….

41. THE NURSERY Lease continued until mid-2015 Afterwards, no news yet from the authorities.

42. BOAT OWNERSHIP Don’t buy yet Don’t change or replace boats yet either As Nursery will be expunged, there are no alternative boat stowage space allocated Existing nos. of Affiliates’ boats committed to stay in Nursery is 50 Existing nos. of SDBA’s boats committed to stay in Nursery is 40 racing fleet + 8 National Team boats

43. NURSERY BOAT MOVEMENT We need hard data on how often the boats in Nursery are used to convince the authorities to:- Up the limit on nos. of boats committed to stay in the Nursery Increase the limit on nos. of boats permitted to be brought into The New Nursery Please help us and record your movement in the ‘Boat Movement Record Book’. The book is kept below the Water-ski Ramp Please contact Ms Florence Yong at mobile 82180284 for details.

44. THE END admin@sdba.org.sg We appreciate any comments, feedbacks and suggestions by 28 th February 2015