Safety is #1 Priority - Bartica Regatta Committee Chairman

Safety is #1 Priority – Bartica Regatta Committee Chairman

Feb 28, 2013 Sports

– race to be named in memory of Orin Belle

By Franklin Wilson

With plans at an advanced stage for this year’s edition of the annual Bartica Easter Regatta (March 31 & April 1), a collaborative effort between the Bartica Regatta Committee and D&C Promotions, Regional Chairman and Head of the Regatta Committee, Gordon Bradford is assuring all that safety is and will be their number one priority.
Bradford made it clear at a recent press conference to launch this year’s activity at the Pegasus Hotel.
In divulging information on measures that will be put in place to ensure the safety of all, Bradford took time out to remember and pay tribute to the late Powerboat Racer Orin Montgomery Belle who died as a result of a tragic accident at the Lake Mainstay Regatta on August 12, 2012.
“We have always paid heed to safety and at our regatta we’ve always had a medical team on standby, we’ve always had the hospital on alert and an aircraft on standby as well; so if there’s an accident we can call on them and they will be there in the nick of time. Fortunately, we‘ve never had an accident.”
Chairman Gordon also noted that the Coast Guards, Maritime and Police are also always a part of the plan and are there to implement.
“We also have life guards in boats that traverse the circuit area. But when it comes to safety we can never be 100% because when an accident happens, no matter how you are prepared, it takes you by surprise.”
Bradford also reported that the committee would have met with the Tourism Authority already and that meeting also included the Lake Mainstay Committee. It was also noted that shortly, legislation will be passed that will make it mandatory for certain safety measures to be in place at regatta’s.
Safety Suits
“We’re also looking at the possibility of importing safety suits which would make it even safer for the racers. Even if they come into contact with a propeller it wouldn’t cut through the suit. I must say that God has been with us throughout our regattas and we’ve never had a fatal accident.”
His Excellency President Donald Ramoutar has been engaged according to Bradford with a view of seeking a waiver on duties that are associated with the importation of the Safety Suits and other safety equipment. D&C Promotions was also approached to assist with the purchasing of the proposed suits.
This and other ventures, Bradford noted, is a collaborative effort with the organisers of the Lake Mainstay Regatta.
It was also disclosed that one of the races at this year’s event would be named in memory of the late Orin Belle who was a regular competitor.
Efforts will be made to have races start on time on both days. To this end, competitors will be urged and encouraged to make a special effort to be on time.

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