Paddling

9.13.8.1 When in water that is, for the individual taking part, below waist height (or knee height in moving water) when standing, leaders must:

1. conduct a risk assessment of the activity
2. provide appropriate individual(s) as safety cover and equipment as identified by the risk assessment
3. ensure any safety cover is in an appropriate position to provide effective cover
4. ensure the participants are clearly visible above the water level at all times