Club Rules: Please read the following rules carefully.
1. Kayaks are to be used in daytime only.
2. Life safety vests must be worn at all times when kayaking.
3. No one is to kayak under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications that could impair your ability to kayak safely.
4. CKC members are not to allow non-members to use
any CKC equipment.
5. Kayaks are not to be used when small craft advisories are in effect, in low visibility or when thunderstorms are forecasted. It is the members’ responsibility to check weather forecasts before heading out.
6. Kayaks are expected to yield to all other boats on the harbor.
- Do not
assume that they can see you.
- Do assume that it is easier for you to stop and/or
get out of their way than vice versa.
7. Kayaks, paddles, or life vest may not be removed from the
docking station for any purpose other than kayaking directly in the adjacent
waters. Transporting kayaks to other locations is strickly prohibited.
8. Membership cards and photo ID must be present
whenever using CKC equipment.
The above rules are to be followed without exception! Members
in violation of any of these rules will forfeit their CKC membership privileges and dues.
Safety Recommendations – We also suggest that you:
1. Paddle close to the shoreline – it will be easier for you to get to safety if you should flip over. If you need to cross, choose the shortest route to minimize your exposure in the channel, make sure there are no approaching boats, and cross quickly.
2. Do not linger in the middle of the harbor.
3. Avoid the water taxis and water taxi stops.
4. Paddle with a partner – this is particularly important if you are venturing out towards Fort McHenry and other less populated areas.
5. Pack a safety kit. It should contain a whistle, mirror, flashlight, sunscreen, water and a power bar or granola bar. Purchase a dry bag for your cell phone.
6. Dress in consideration of the weather and water temperature and NOT the
air temperature.
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