
Winter Practice
Rules
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Only paid members are allowed to paddle during the winter.
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All paddlers must wear a vest PFD
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In the OC6, there must be 6 people paddling per canoe with a certified steers person in each canoe.
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Carry the marine radio or a cellphone with you in a dry bag.
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Only certified steerspeople allowed to steer during winter practices.
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Don’t go out if wind is gusting above 25mph.
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Review wind and tide conditions before going out- be aware if the wind is coming from the west.
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Review sunset hours and make sure you have sufficient daylight hours
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Dress for cold water conditions and immersion. Please ask if you are unsure what type of clothes to wear for winter paddling. Some tips
