Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Boat and Equipment Information

Two people, especially if Bantam aged or new paddlers, are required to transport single boats.
Larger boats always require a minimum of two people carrying them.
K-4s are to be carried by three people and by the cockpits, not by the bow or stern.
War canoes require a combined effort by all its paddlers to get it in and out of the water.
Don't lay a boat on the dock.
Handle paddles carefully. Don't throw them. Don't lean on them. Don't grind them into the ground.
Floorboards are required in all wooden C boats.
All wing nuts, foot rests, seats and runners must be left in the correct boat.
Do not stand up in a boat.
Do not hang your feet out of a boat.

Never purposely jump out of a boat at any time during a regatta or throw equipment while on the water.

AFTER USING BOATS & EQUIPMENT

Never try to take a kayak out of the water when it is full of water! To empty the water, first turn the kayak right side up. Then push down on the nose letting as much water run to the front of the boat as is possible., Pick up the nose of the boat and quickly turn it upside down, letting the water run out of the cockpit. Repeat this procedure tow or three times.
Dry off your boat, even the inside!. This applies to both wood and plastic boats. A wet plastic boat can drip onto a wooden boat below and cause dry rot. This damage would have to be fixed.
Return boats to their designated spot. Boats stored outside the boathouse must be secured with a bungee cord.
Replace paddles after use in the appropriate colored rack. Paddles left on the ground or dock could get broken or cause a fall for someone carrying a boat.
Boat covers left on the ground pick up dirt and sand which scratch a boat's finish. Make sure covers are hung up or rolled and placed in an appropriate spot off the ground.
All other equipment should be returned to its proper storage place. This includes life jackets, buns and floorboards.
Report any damage at once to your coach and fill out a "damage form".