The following descriptions are a guide line to river signals.
Wherever possible, signals should be kept to the minimum amount possible to avoid confusion.
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ATTENTION:
Hold paddle up in the air, blade uppermost, pointing skyward. The raft you are communicating with should do the same to acknowledge. Use whistle to gain attention & repeat if necessary. Use with
a point to indicate
swimmer.
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EDDIE OUT:
One arm raised above head making a circular motion, specific side of the river pointed at.
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FIRST AID:
Cross forearms, try not to execute this signal in front of your body as it can be difficult to see from a distance, use paddles if possible.
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FLIP:
Start with one arm horizontal pointing to one side, with fingers flat palm uppermost, swing forearm up and over 180%.
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COME CLOSE:
Start with arms horizontal and pointing to the sides with fingers flat and extended, palms uppermost. Keep arms straight and raise slowly until hands meet above head. Bring arms down in front of you and repeat.
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INCREASE SPACING:
Start with arms straight above head, palms together. Keep arms straight and slowly bring them down to shoulder level. Bring arms into body and then repeat. |
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SPEED UP:
Make a fist and with arm extended upwards use an up and down motion with it to indicate the need to make time. |
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PADDLE OVERBOARD:
Move hands together and apart horizontally, overhead as though sliding hands along shaft of paddle. Then point in direction of lost paddle. |
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I UNDERSTAND YOUR SIGNAL:
Thumbs up gesture. |
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FISHERMEN:
In Scotland it is possible you will encounter fishermen on your descent of the river. If you do, communicate it to the rest of the flotilla by holding your paddle as a fishing rod and make a circular motion with your hand to indicate you are reeling in. As soon as this signal is given all rafts should be as quiet as possible. |
