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Rule 9.49: Paddling
When in water that is, for the individual taking part, below waist height (or knee height in moving water) when standing, leaders must:
- Conduct a risk assessment of the activity.
- Provide appropriate individual(s) as safety cover and equipment as identified by the risk assessment,
- Ensure any safety cover is in an appropriate position to provide effective cover.
- Ensure the participants are clearly visible above the water level at all times.