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Before Paddle Preparation
- Safety is our #1 priority
- Kayaking is a physical activity on the water.
- Let your Guide know when you’re down to about 2/3s endurance – we need to be able to paddle back to the launch location.
- Plan on anything you wear, carry, or put in or on the boat getting wet, and possibly immersed or submerged (including wearable medical devices).
- Personal property including but not limited to: mobile phones, cameras, eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lens, watches, towels, clothes, may be subject to water damage or loss while participating in a Casual Kayakers trip. Casual Kayakers assumes no liability for any personal property taken on the trip or left onshore.
- While we’re doing this to have fun; each paddler is expected to stay safe, command their watercraft, follow directions, help the group, and assist moving gear to and from the water.
- Participants should always wear a fastened personal floatation device (PFD, life jacket) when in or on their watercraft and wear footwear which will provide protection from sharp objects, won’t come off if step in the mud/silt, and minimize the risk of foot entrapment.
- Failure to adhere to these and other safety precautions and guide instructions may result in serious injury or death.
- Unruly, disruptive, or uncooperative guests/paddlers will not be allowed to participate or wlll be taken back to launch location and told to put ashore with NO REFUND! This includes guests/paddlers under the influence of alcohol, illegal/non-prescription drugs, or prescription medications that significantly impair their cognitive or physical abilities. This for everyone’s’ safety.
