Dear all, The CUCBC Executive Committee has decided to enact the *15 Minute Rule*, as defined in Rule 2.b. here: http://www.cucbc.org/handbook/earlies
"*Only first eights* may boat within the *first 15 minutes* after Lighting Down or after the allowed boating time on Saturdays and Sundays. All other crews may boat 15 minutes after Lighting Down." The rule will take effect from *Wednesday 1st February inclusive*, i.e. second boats and IVs may not boat until 07:24 on Wednesday. Secondly, a reminder to coxswains regarding life jackets when coxing bow loaded boats. You *MUST NOT* use* automatically inflating life jackets* when coxing a *bow loader*. If the life jacket doesn't have a pull chord to inflate, assume it is an automatically inflating jacket (meaning it'll inflate upon submersion in water). If a bow loader capsizes, an automatic life jacket can inflate, trapping you in the boat under the water, so it is imperative you wear a manual one which you can inflate if required when you've gotten out of the boat. Captains, please ensure the above messages reach your VCs, LBCs and coxes. Best wishes, Conor
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