Open Kayaking

General policies

  • All participants must complete a waiver prior to participating. Waivers remain valid for 1 year from the date of completion.
  • Participants under the age of 18 must have a minor waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian.
  • Participants under the age of 18 must wear a life jacket (PFD) and follow all youth membership policies. It is recommended that the supervising parent/guardian be an experienced paddler.
  • All participants who are not active SRWC members must pay for each session attended.
  • All participants must sign in for each session attended and wear the issued wristband.
  • Personal boats are permitted. All boats must be clean and free of debris.
  • No swimming or diving.
  • No bumper boats, paddle splashing, horseplay, etc.
  • During "kayak soccer" helmets must be worn.
  • Boats are not permitted on the water before 8pm.
  • All participants must be out of the ONAT facility by 10pm. This means planning ahead to exit the water as early as necessary to ensure exit from the building on time, including kayak transport and locker room use.
  • All participants must follow posted pool rules and all instructions given by SRWS staff.

Rolling

  • Participants who use a spray skirt must be able to demonstrate an effective wet exit upon request.
  • Wet exits with an immediate attempt to return poolside are allowed.
  • Rolling with an immediate recovery effort is permitted.
  • Any patron practicing rolling must be accompanied by an attentive partner nearby who is prepared to offer immediate assistance (bow rescue, etc.).