Equipment Use & Guidelines

Equipment Use Rules & Guidelines
Please read the following and acknowledge you have done so on your membership form.
The City of Calgary bylaws that pertain to paddling on the reservoir include the following;
▪ You must wear a full jacket style DOT approved PFD (personal flotation device) at all times while on the reservoir, please note that only competitive paddlers have special permission to wear a DOT approved inflatable PFD.
▪ No swimming in the reservoir. This includes practising kayak rolls. Yes, we understand boats may tip over. Remember – you need to be able to swim to shore if you do tip overso keep this in mind when paddling further away from shore.
▪ Pets are not allowed in the reservoir so sorry yes this includes in your boat.
Other areas to be aware of;
▪ There is no fishing allowed from the dock, it is a safety hazard to paddlers. As a courtesy you can mention this to anyone fishing off the dock while you are nearby.
▪ Having mentioned the above, please be courteous to people fishing along the shoreline, keep your eyes open for fishing lines and paddle well around the lines.

Basic common sense:
Weather on the Reservoir can change quickly. Be aware of changing weather patterns and stay closer to the Clubhouse in case you need to get off quickly.
▪ Boat patrol will complete a sweep and ask paddlers to get off the reservoir in the event of any lightning activity. Don’t wait for boat patrol to find you, get off asap !
▪ In the event of windy days stay closer to shore.
▪ Stay off the ace course area (buoys) and well away from the SS Moyie (Paddle wheel boat from Heritage Park)
Bring a watch when you are paddling in the afternoon or evenings. If you are late getting back we will send boat patrol out looking for you. If they do not find you, they are obligated to call 911 – let’s hope that is not necessary.

Going for a longer paddle ? Here are a few items suggested in sealed drybag:
▪ Cell phone, with the CCC tel number programmed into phone
▪ water, snack, sunscreen
In the event of tipping over keep in mind;
▪ your glasses have a strap and no loose items that can sink into the reservoir (camera, cell phone, etc)

*CARE OF THE RECREATION KAYAKS.
You are responsible for returning the kayaks dry and clean to the racks.
If you need help carrying the boats ask boat bay staff for help.
The Pyranha kayaks have a skeg that may or may not be used, PLEASE BE CAREFUL that you do not catch this on the shore and docks, as well as when you replace in the rack.
▪ Please sponge out kayaks of any water and/or dirt before replacing on the rack.
▪ The rubber hatch to store equipment in is a tight fit, if you use, YOU need to replace the hatch for the next user. If tricky please ask BB staff for help and some tips.