Dear Members and Clubs,
 
Current Weather and Wind Warnings
DBNSW wishes to remind all clubs and members that during the current significant rainfall and terrible flooding event in Northern NSW that the health and safety of our clubs and members is our priority.
 
Clubs are reminded that no training or regattas are to be held when there is a gale wind warning and clubs do not train in thunderstorms. Clubs must also be aware of other risks such as flash flooding and changing river levels. Clubs must at all times be vigilant, make a risk assessment (This can be done through the Safe365 app) and take the appropriate action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their paddlers.
 
Currently the Bureau of Meteorology has the following weather and wind warnings in place New South Wales Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au). Clubs are reminded to continually check these warnings and where current warnings affect the area your clubs reside action is taken.
 
AusDBF Adverse Weather Conditions Guidelines
 
Flooding Event in Northern NSW
DBNSW would like to reach out to all our Northern Clubs and their members who are currently being impacted by the significant rainfall and terrible flooding event in Northern NSW.
 
DBNSW stands ready to provide support to all Club affected where possible as the Clubs deal with the current situation and any clean up/recovery they may experience.
 
We hope all clubs and members are staying safe, and they know the entire Dragon Boat Community is thinking of them in these difficult times.
 

Kind Regards,
DBNSW Team