The success of an event is measured in many ways – but events must also be measured in terms of safety. Event organizers have a duty of care to provide a safe working environment and to ensure that people are not exposed to risks to their health and safety. For this to be possible, compliance with the event safety protocol is of the utmost importance. Please read and adhere to the following safety rules:

● Captains: As a captain participating in an SLOWPOKE-R RUN event, YOU are responsible for everyone in your vessel. All captains must be over the age of 18. There must be one U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device for each person on your vessel. Your vessel must be equipped with all USCG safety devices.

● Insurance Requirements: All vessels must have appropriate insurance coverage, including adequate liability and personal injury coverage. All vessels are required to carry proof of insurance at all times and copies of insurance policies must be presented at the time of registration. Vessels and operators who are unable to comply with this requirement will not be able to participate.

● Safety Equipment: The minimum U.S. Coast Guard carriage requirements must be met by all boats participating in SLOWPOKE-R RUN events. Kill switch lanyards are required to be worn by all operators. Throwable devices must be immediately available.

● Alcohol Consumption: The Cast A Wish Organization takes driving while intoxicated very seriously. CAW operates on a 0% ALCOHOL policy which pertains to all gas stops, food stops, and raft ups.

● Safe Operation: International Navigation rules must always be followed. Vessels must always proceed at a safe speed for the given circumstances and surroundings. Minimum plane speeds are required in congested areas and appropriate interval spacing must be maintained between vessels. Excessive crowding at card stops, inappropriate overtaking, or other negligent operations will result in a warning or removal from the event. The vessel captain and crew must remain alert for both vessels and objects in the path of your boat.

● Communications: All vessels must have VHF-FM capabilities onboard. It is the responsibility of the vessel operator and passengers to thoroughly understand the meaning and use of all visual signals. All crew must extend Hands Up when you are stopping or slowing.

***All operators must maintain safe speeds and stay within the speed limitations of their designated vessel class.***

Cast A Wish would like to thank you for joining us to participate in this event. We hope you understand our dedication to having both a fun and safe run.