Guidelines For SUP Use

During SUP season from April 1 to the end of September, these rules are in effect:
• SUP paddlers who are paddling alone must wear a PFD and leash.
• Anyone who cannot comfortably tread water for 15 minutes must wear a PFD.
• The boundaries for summer paddling are east to Port Moody, north up Indian Arm and east to the Second Narrows Bridge. It is illegal to pass under the Second Narrows Bridge; this is dangerous and the Coast Guard will issue fines.
• When only one or two paddlers are going out on the water, information regarding the paddling plan must be left with another responsible individual. Check in with this person upon returning to the clubhouse.
• Paddlers using a SUP outside of regular scheduled practices must be certified by a coach or identified as meeting certification requirements
• Paddlers must wear appropriate clothing that is suitable for changing weather and water conditions and have a change of clothes at the clubhouse. A paddler must be prepared and dressed as if he/she will have to be in the water and swim.
• Paddlers are not permitted to paddle if there is a small craft warning, if there is thunder or lightening, or if fog limits the ability to safely navigate or to be seen.
• Paddling before dawn or after dusk, or on days outside of SUP season, is prohibited unless a paddler is participating in a community or a club sanctioned event with strict adherence to rules and regulations.
• Consumption of intoxicating substances before or during paddling is strictly prohibited.