The modification of an establishment existing on 6 July 1999, which is intended to affect all or part of the equipment provided for in articles A. 322-21, A. 322-23, A. 322-26, A. 322-28, A. 322-30, A. 322-31, A. 322-35, A. 322-36, A. 322-39 and the second and third paragraphs of article A. 322-25, must have the effect of bringing the part of the establishment which will be modified into compliance…
This sub-section covers the establishments mentioned in article L. 322-2, which organise canoeing, kayaking, rafting, white water swimming and navigation using any other paddle-propelled craft, with the exception of stand-up paddle boards. Federations which have been delegated for the disciplines mentioned in the first paragraph and which have defined safety standards are not covered by this sub-section for activities organised for their members. The same applies to the members and…
Any structure or floating object is considered to be a boat.
The organisation of activities takes into account the weather and water conditions and the level of the participants. If changes in weather or water conditions are likely to endanger the health or safety of participants, the operator of the establishment will adapt or cancel the activities.
Materials and equipment are well maintained.
A boat is : – equipped and arranged to float even when full of water ; – designed to allow the user to detach easily from the boat in the event of overturning and to protect the user from the risks of sinking or becoming trapped as a result of impact. In addition, an inflatable boat : – must not accommodate more than thirteen people ; – is designed to…
Participants are equipped with: 1° Personal buoyancy equipment with the following characteristics: a) Performance level of at least 50N; b) 50N performance level with increased buoyancy for people weighing less than 25 kg or for those using an inflatable river boat from class III, assessed in accordance with the table below: Parameters Children Adults Mass of the user, m (kg) m ≤ 15 15 < m ≤ 30 30 <...
The number of participants per instructor is determined by the instructor on the basis of his or her competence, the level of the participants, the environmental conditions and the characteristics of the activity. However, this number may not exceed sixteen people.
If changes in weather or water conditions are likely to endanger the health or safety of participants, the supervisor will adapt or cancel the activities.
Supervision takes place from or near a suitable boat. The supervisor must be equipped with: 1° Personal buoyancy equipment with a performance level of at least 50N; 2° Closed shoes; 3° For river activities of class III and above, a protective helmet guaranteeing safety. Compliance with standard NF EN 1385: 2012 is presumed to satisfy this requirement; 4° Protective clothing suited to the current conditions. Whatever the circumstances, with the…
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