Winter Practice Rules

• Only paid members may paddle the club's canoes during the winter

• All paddlers must wear a vest PFD

• The OC6 must go out with a full crew: 6 paddlers including a certified steers person in each canoe

• Bring the marine radio or a cellphone in a dry bag

• Don’t go out if the wind is gusting above 25mph

• Review wind and tide conditions before going out. Be aware if the wind is coming from the west.

• Review sunset hours and make sure you have sufficient daylight hours to complete your paddle

• Dress for cold water conditions and immersion  

Cold Water Immersion: Be Knowledgeable, Be Safe