Evening paddling is restricted to those paddlers who are part of the Lotus Competitive Level program or paddlers who have been approved by a Lotus coach. To ensure the safety of all paddlers, the following rules must be strictly adhered to in addition to the Winter Paddling Guidelines. Failure to comply may result in termination of Lotus membership.
- Paddling course restrictions (west to the end of the Barnet Marine Park and east to the end of the bay past the Barnet Marine Park). All boats must be within 6 boat lengths from shore. Stay away from mid-channel and follow the coastline. Do not cut across bays.
- Time restrictions (evening paddling is restricted to Thursdays between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm)
- Paddling alone is strictly prohibited
- There must be communication capability for crews (fully charged cell phone in a waterproof case or marine VHF radio)
- PFDs must be worn properly at all times by all paddlers. Light coloured or reflective clothing is recommended
- On the whiteboard, before leaving the clubhouse, crews must indicate: time of departure, number of paddlers and type of boat(s), estimated time of return
- Mandatory lighting must be on each boat (OC6 – red/green bow light, white stern light; OC1 or OC2 – front white light or headlamp, red rear light; or all paddlers must wear a headlamp or light)