L E O   B L O C K L E Y   M E M O R I A L   C A M P A I G N
Foundation for Rowing Education logo
Home
About
News
Cold Water Survival
Hypothermia Guidelines
FAQ
Supporters
Buoyancy Tests
Accident Database
Retro-fitting Guidelines
FISA Safety Recommendations
RoSPA Safety Review
Contact

Swamping Safety Database

Details of incident 7

Swamping record

back to listing

Date Mar 1979
Location Putney, UK
Water Temperature ~6 C
Boat(s) involved 15 x 8+
Boat Construction Decked ends, wooden, open construction
Outcome Rescued or self-rescued 
Description Head of the River Race. Wind against tide created severe conditions for early crews, fifteen of which were swamped. Despite rescue operations, many rowers had to swim for safety


© Copyright 2001-2011 Leo Blockley Memorial Campaign. Website by Alex Taylor and Caroline Smith [ 1301184 visitors ]