Rule 16 - Capsized player - Change in team control

[troy]

Editorial changes – Changes in para 2 to : "A player who has left the playing area other than across their goal-line may be substituted after the next ball-out-of-BOUNDS or change in TEAM CONTROL".

[vish]

Agreed- our definitions include "ball out of bounds" and "team control" but
the rule uses different phrase at the moment

[becks.c]

ICF rules on capsised player state:

"If a player capsizes and leaves their kayak, the player may not take any further part in the play and must leave the playing area immediately, with all of their equipment. If a player who has capsized wishes to rejoin the game the player must do so according to the rules of entry to the field of play. No person may enter the playing area to assist a player with their equipment, and no-one may obstruct the referee while assisting a player. A team may be penalised during a game for any illegal outside assistance, or for any interference with the opposition that constitutes outside assistance. The referee to determine the severity of the sanction."

Which seems to read that once the player and all their equipment have left the playing area, they can be substituted.

If that is the correct reading (could someone confirm this?)
And if so, what advantage is there to our players for our rules to differ on this point?

It seems to me that if someone swims, it is likely to be at a lower level of play, players would get more game time if we came in line with ICF. (assuming multiple swims)