What is the scariest weather-related experience you've ever encountered on the water? How would you make sure that you and your crew stay safe in an unexpected, weather-related situation?

Write out a sample protocol for a situation where an athlete (either the drummer or the steer) falls overboard during a practice session.

Has your club/crew ever staged a capsize drill? If yes, what was the protocol and how would you improve it, if at all? If no, how would you structure one?

If you practice where other boaters (especially motor boaters) are present, make sure you know what the relevant rules of the waterways are. How do you think others with whom you share your waterway(s) perceive dragon boats (i.e. as welcome, an annoyance, etc.)? How could the relationship between dragon boaters and other types of recreational boaters be improved?

Please answer the following three questions: 1. Does your club require PFDs to be worn at all times, or only sometimes (and how do you feel about it)? 2. What type(s) of PFDs are allowable (regular or inflatable) and why (would you change anything)? 3. Has your club ever done a PFD drill? How would you structure one for your team/club?