WATER SPORTS SELF-INSPECTION CHECKLIST

As a responsible travel operator we fully understand our responsibilities towards all aspects of a guest’s holiday, and this
includes safety and security. We are therefore obliged to ensure that we check the key aspects of safety and security,
monitor any concerns, and be able to demonstrate that we aim to only promote properties that have satisfactory
standards on behalf of our guests.

In order to establish a record of your service, we should be grateful if you would complete the attached “Self Inspection
checklist”. This checklist has been prepared taking into account actual incidents that have caused death or injury in the
past, and include recommendations that have resulted from investigations following such incidents.

The checklist is aimed at inflatable water sport activities applying to all providers of this service. If you feel there is a need
to explain an answer that may not be clear, then please do so in the comments.

We ask our suppliers to take all reasonable steps to ensure that our clients enjoy a safe holiday, and are not exposed to any
unnecessary risks.

In this regard we do look to you as the provider of this service to enforce your own health and safety policy.

Service: __________________________________
Trek and Kayak in Golfito Provider: Osa
__________________________________
Dream Tours / Proyecto Aventura

Address: _________________________________
Golfito - KM 5 Name of person completing: __________________
Javier Cano

Country: _________________________________
Costa Rica Position: __________________________________
Manager

12/04/2023
Date Completed: __________________________

Please tick the appropriate answer

No. Questions YES NO N/A Comments

35.00.00 Marine / Boat Insurance
35.00.01 Does water sports supplier insurance cover incorporate the activities
a d rescue boats for damage and third party liability? Please attach a
copy X
35.01.00 Operating Procedures
35.01.01 Are children accompanied by an adult at all times if permitted to use
the equipment? X
35.01.02 Is every effort made to avoid collisions where more than one piece
of inflatable equipment is used? X
35.01.03 Are the equipment manufacturer’s guidelines regarding maximum
number of riders/weight load limits adhered to? X
35.01.04 Is inflatable equipment only towed in deep water away from
shallow water, the shore, docks, swimmers or other boats? X
35.01.05 Are tow ropes between 50ft and 65ft in length? X
35.01.06 Are checks made to tow ropes throughout the activity to ensure they
are clear of hazardous objects and persons not involved in the X
inflatable ride?
35.01.07 Are use of jumps and ramps avoided during the inflatable ride? X
35.01.08 Are boat speeds monitored to ensure they do not exceed 20mph
(15mph when children participate)? X
35.01.09 Are sufficient life jackets provide or each customer? X
35.01.10 Are life jackets maintained in a good and clean condition? X
35.01.11 Are the boats towing the inflatable equipment fitted with a pulley X
mounted on the transom?
35.02.00 Pre-activity Checks
35.02.01 Do the pre-activity checks include the following:
35.02.01a Tow ropes? X
35.02.01b The equipment? X
35.02.02 Are tow ropes stored on a reel or in a hank to prevent knots and X
 tangling?
35.02.03 Is there a policy to occasionally alternating the ends of the tow
ropes (to rotate tension spots and reduce wear and tear)? X
35.03.00 Operating Area:
35.03.01 Is there a designated area of operation of the inflatable rides? X
35.03.02 Does swimming take place in the operating area? X
35.03.03 Are designated areas for water sports activities clearly marked and
well signposted? X
35.03.04 Is the area immediately off shore free of any underwater hazards? X
35.03.05 Are staff and participants made aware of any local hazards and
X
water users?
35.04.00 Operating Personnel:
35.04.01 Are a minimum of 2 persons always operating the inflatable ride
(i.e. one driver and one lookout)? X
35.04.02 Is a member of staff located on the shore to oversee activities
generally? X
35.05.00 Customer Safety Briefing:
35.05.00 Prior to the commencement of the activity ride do participants
receive a verbal safety briefing (in appropriate language)? X
35.05.02 Does the safety briefing include details of the following:
35.05.02a Instruction and training? X
35.05.02b Safe riding positions? X
35.05.02c Wearing of lifejackets at all times during the inflatable ride? X
35.05.02d Any medical conditions that may prevent participation i.e. back
X
problems, pregnancy etc.
35.05.02e What to do in the event of capsize? X
35.06.00 First aid provision:
35.06.01 Is there a minimum of one designated first aid person available at
the inflatable ride activity at all times? X
35.06.02 Is a first aid box available on each boat? If yes, please state location
in comments. X

Completed by (Print Name): Completed by (Signature):

Javier Cano