Atlantic Powerboating Child Safety Statement on participation in water sports activities by Children & vulnerable adults

 

For the purposes of this Child Safety Statement anyone under the age of 18 should be considered as a child and also applies to vulnerable adults.

It is the policy of Atlantic Powerboating to safeguard children and young people taking part in boating from neglect, physical, sexual or emotional harm. Atlantic Powerboating will take all reasonable steps to ensure that, through appropriate procedures and training, children participating in Atlantic Powerboating activities do so in a safe environment. We recognise that the safety and welfare of the child is paramount and that all children, whatever their age, gender, ability, culture, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, social status or sexual identity, have a right to protection from abuse.

Atlantic Powerboating actively seeks to:

• Create a safe and welcoming environment, both on and off the water, where children can have fun and develop their skills and confidence.

• Recognise that safeguarding children is the responsibility of everyone, not just those who work with children.

• Ensure that Atlantic Powerboating organised training and events are run to the highest possible safety standards.

• Be prepared to review its ways of working to incorporate best practice.

We will:

• Treat all children with respect and celebrate their achievements.

• Carefully recruit and select all employees, contractors and volunteers.

• Respond swiftly and appropriately to all complaints and concerns about poor practice or suspected or actual child abuse.

This policy relates to all employees, contractors and volunteers who work with children or vulnerable adults in the course of their Atlantic Powerboating duties. It will be kept under periodic review. 

All relevant concerns, allegations, complaints and their outcome should be notified to Irish Sailing’s National Children’s Officer. Contact Luke Murphy on +353 1270 113, luke.murphy@sailing.ie

 

Signed:    Karl Glynn      

Date:      12/07/26

Atlantic Powerboating Manager & DLP.