Safety

FMG Dragon Boat Awarded Red Cross Safe Boating Award!

On-Water Safety is key to the enjoyment of any dragon boat experience. FMG Dragon Boat prides itself in its impeccable safety record. Never has a boat tipped, an injury been sustained or participants jeopardized. This is due to our commitment to safety at all times. From the mandatory use of PFD's to the participation safety rules that are strictly enforced, no other dragon boat entity enforces safety as does FMG Dragon Boat.

The FMG Dragon Boat on-water safety crew are water rescue professionals with high levels of first responder training. Each year our water rescue team is re-certified to maintain a high level of preparation. When there is a team of dragon boaters on the water it is mandatory that the FMG Dragon Boat safety crew be in the safety boat on the water patrolling. Each team is required prior to entering a dragon boat to undergo a mandatory safety briefing. This briefing is to the point and drives home to each team member their responsibilities for safety while on the water.

FMG Dragon Boat has been congratulated by many on-water authorities for their attention to safety and protection of dragon boat participants. Some of those authorities are:

• Canadian Coast Guard
• US Coast Guard
• Nevada Department of Wildlife
• Fort Lauderdale Police Water Patrol
• Ontario Provincial Police
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Canadian Red Cross
• The Winnipeg Harbor Master

proper insurance coverage

Many organizations producing dragon boat events are not fully or properly insured. This leaves event organizers, boards of directors, club members, sponsors and individuals at great risk if an accident should occur. Every dragon boat event regardless of size must carry Participants Liability, Certified Event General Liability and Liquor Liability. Without these three (3) coverage polices a dragon boat event is not properly insured. Providing just General Event Liability does not cover on-water incidents nor adequately address Liquor Liability.

FMG Dragon Boat has obtained coverage in all areas to operate a dragon boat event. This coverage includes the important areas of Participants Liability, Certified General Event Liability and Liquor Liability. FMG Dragon Boat offers this complete insurance package coverage to all its clients, so rest assured!