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CLUB PADDLES REOPEN MARCH 16, 2021
 
 
Public Health Officials in Nanaimo have confirmed that club hosted paddles are permitted as long as we adhere to our Covid-19 Guidelines for Paddling. Therefore, with the recently announced relaxation of some restrictions, the Board of Directors has decided to restart club paddles effective March 16/21.  
All paddlers are reminded to review and adhere to the Covid-19 Paddling Guidelines listed below. It is up to every club member to remain vigilant in upholding the recommended Covid-19 safe practices when participating in club paddles.
 
Nanaimo Paddlers Covid-19 Guidelines – March 16/21
 

• Paddles should minimize the likelihood of adverse conditions.
• The number of permitted paddlers is solely at the host’s discretion, but in no event  shall it exceed more than 8, including the host.
• Face masks should be used if distancing requirements cannot be met at any time.

All paddlers, except for those living in the same household, should:

• Avoid carpooling.
• Use hand sanitizer on a regular basis.
• Maintain an appropriate social distance when assisting other members in transporting, loading, and unloading kayaks.
• Carry their own gear. 
• Enter and exit their kayak without assistance.
• Maintain minimum 2-3 meter distance from others.
  • Before and after the paddle
  • during launchings and landing.
  • while on the water, unless involved in a rescue.
  • during breaks on and off the water
• Not congregate before or after the paddle.