LSC Conditions to Hire SUPs and Sit-On-Top kayaks (paddlecraft)

To hire one of the Club paddlecraft for the day, please note the following :

1- You must be a Club member over 18 yrs.

2- You must be sure of your ability to handle the prevailing conditions to ensure your own safety and that of the craft.

3- If you are a beginner or you are unsure as to whether or not you are competent to handle the prevailing conditions, you should NOT venture out without a safety boat or a competent adult in company.

4- If renting a paddlecraft for a Junior (under 18 ) the parent or guardian must hire the paddlecraft and be responsible at all times both for the Junior's safety and that of the craft.

5- LSC Paddlescraft should only be used in winds up to and including F3.

6- Paddlecraft may NOT be available for hire on some days when there is an organised Club Activity Session. This includes Junior Week, Juniors in Boat ( JIB ), or training courses as they may be in use for the session.

7- You can book only ONE paddlecraft per booking.

8- If you require more than one paddlecraft for the day you have to make multiple bookings.

9- Bookings may be made online up to 8am on the day of the reserved slot.

10- If booking on the day please contact webmaster@langstonesc.org.uk so your booking will be recorded on the system and will appear in the LSC Hire Google Calendar.

11- Bookings cannot be made more than 1 month ahead.

12- Each booking is for ONE day only, if you require a boat for more than a day then you have to make multiple bookings.

13- LSC Paddlecraft may only be launched from LSC and should not be removed for use elsewhere.

14- Any breakage or fault must be reported, as soon as practicably possible to the Bosun.

Please complete the online form link : LSC Boats - DAMAGE REPORT FORM

15- Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times when on the water. Leashes must be used on SUPs.

16- Paddlecraft should be carried to the water and not dragged along the ground.

17- Paddlecraft and paddles/leashes must be returned to their spaces after use.

18- After use please wash the paddlecraft and paddle.

SAFETY NOTES:

Safety is the responsibility of each member who goes out on the water and, if under-age, the responsibility of the parent.

PLEASE ASK FOR ADVICE IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO CONDITIONS OR ABILITY.

Any questions please contact paddlesports@langstonesc.org.uk