VRC Sporting
What can VRC members use?
- Kayaks
- Family Canoe
- Prone Paddle Boards
- SUPS (Stand Up Paddle Board) *
- Surf Ski’s *
- OC1 (Outrigger Canoe 1-person) *
- Board Rowing *
- * requires certification, please ask our Club or Events Manager for more information.
- For Surf Ski and OC1 rental, participants must be minimum of 11 years old and 1.58 cm tall.
Do I need to be club certified?
- No for Kayaks and Family Canoes
- Yes for SUPs, Surf Ski’, OC1, and Board Rowing
Why do I need to be certified?
- To understand our rental process (check out, waivers, payment)
- Learn and demonstrate ability rig and use equipment properly
- Understand safety rules and skills, including ability to recover from a capsize
How can I get Lessons?
- VRC is able to schedule lessons with our trainers
Can I take guests?
- Yes. Members are fully responsible for their guests safety and club equipment. Guest must meet guidelines and sign waivers.
- All safety protocols apply – Wear PFD, Leg Leash, inform Club when going out and back
Where can I suggest feedback?
- VRC General Manager
- VRC Events Manager
- VRC Sports Committee
To Rent Equipment
When Checking Out Equipment
- Request this from our staff and sign our waiver
- If required, our staff check if you are certified
- Get a Leash, Paddle and PFD
- Check vessel for any damages
- Check Weather – Do not go onto the water if above Force 3 (19 km/h) or if Club Staff informs you cannot
- Check Tide Charts and Levels
Going Out
- Inform Staff (and Use white board)
- Be Safe, wear a PFD and Leg Leash and be Visible (wear bright clothes)
- Know where you are going, how far the distance, wind direction and your level
- Know your landmarks, hidden rocks
- If needed, ask for help to launch boats
- Take a phone or something to communicate with
Returning
- Ask for help if needed to bring vessel back in
- Rinse and Return Equipment to original spot
- Inform staff you are back and if any issues
Deep Water Bay
- Beginners – Stay in Sight of Club
- Advanced – Eastside of Ocean Park; North Side of Round Island; West of Chung Hom Kok Park
Emerald Bay
- Emerald Bay Boundaries
- Beginners – Stay in Sight of Club
