DragonZone

GUIDELINES

BOAT LIGHTS & BATTERIES

DRAGON BOATS
Boat lights are available to Dragon Zone Paddling Club teams. These lights are mandatory for any team practicing in the dark. Teams will need to supply their own light batteries (two D Batteries). Please pick up and return your boat light at the Dragon Zone Paddling Club trailer. NO LIGHT, NO PRACTICE.

COACH BOAT
There is a green/red navigational light and a white light (same as DB light) available for the coach boat. Once again please bring batteries for the white light (two D’s). Batteries for the green/red navigational light are provided.

MARATHON CANOES & OUTRIGGERS
If you are paddling at night you must have a light. EACH paddler is responsible to wear:

  • One white light in the front and one white light in the rear. No Flashing lights.
  • You must have 360º visibility. This is for your safety and the safety of others on the creek.

Do not take out small boats without having a visibility light. It is your responsibility to provide your own light. Do not use the Dragon Boat lights.

PFD’S
PFD’s must be worn at all times.

STEERING OARS & SAFETY KITS
Please ensure that the steering oar and safety kit are returned to the shed on the docks after your practice. Do not assume that another team will be taking out your boat unless you are directed to leave the safety kit and steering oar in the boat by Dragon Zone Paddling Club staff. Teams who fail to follow this policy will receive an initial verbal warning. If they continue to disregard the policy, it may result in a loss of boat usage.

WAIVERS, CONTRACTS & MEMBERSHIP FORMS
Just a reminder that all teams need to supply Dragon Zone Paddling Club with Waivers, Contracts, and Membership Forms prior to their FIRST practice.

GEMINIS & SIX-SIXTEENS
Dragon Zone Paddling Club has Six-Sixteen, Geminis and brand new BUK boats available to teams. A schedule will be posted with the type of boat your team is in for your time slots. Every effort will be made to make a schedule with relatively equal use of both boats. It will be to every team's advantage to practice in all types of boats.

DRAGON ZONE OFFICE AREA
Is for Dragon Zone Paddling Club staff only. THANK YOU!

ORIENTATION INFORMATION

  • Teams stay on south side of path during warm-up. Warm-up in parking lot if too busy. Pay attention to pedestrians, cyclists and rollerbladers as teams head to docks. Minimize traffic.
  • Steersperson: Obtain light if paddling on week nights. Bring 2 D batteries. Obtain Safety Kit and Oar from Dock Shed.
  • PFD’s must be worn.
  • Ensure bailers are in boat.
  • Washroom key is available in trailer for the port-a-pottie.
  • Changerooms. Lockers available but paddler must bring own lock.
  • Paddles available to Dragon Zone Paddling Club teams in the trailer.
  • Put PFD’s back on correct racks. L-XL on one side and S-M on one side.
  • Return boats on time at end of team practice as other teams will be waiting to go out. Practice slot length is 1.5 hrs.
  • Tie up boats securely.
  • Steer clear of the barges by Dragon Zone Paddling Club.
  • Boats go counter clock-wise in False Creek.
  • Keep Dragon Zone Paddling Club clean. Don’t leave garbage lying around.
  • Recycling bin for recyclables.
  • Lost and Found. Remember to get all your gear before leaving practice.
  • Dragon Zone Paddling Club staff is available during Dragon Zone Paddling Club hours of operation.
  • Have fun!