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                The safety of our paddlers is our top priority on and off the water at our locations. 

                   

COVID- 19   We are following the City of Ottawa & Ontario Provincial regulations, please review our policy/ 

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  Classes| Tours| Rentals 

  • You must pre-register online.  No walk-ins allowed. 

  • Do not visit us if you have symptoms of Covid-19 or have been around someone who has tested positive.

  • Do not come to class for 14 days if you have travelled outside of Canada or to an area that is not in Phase 3

  • Our waiver is required to be filled out online prior to class.

  • Arrive no more than 15 minutes before.

  • * If you are BYOB  and using an inflatable please ensure you are inflated and ready to go a min. of 5 minutes before class.  NO BYOB for Ottawa Downtown location 2021

  • Not latecomers will be allowed. 

  • Please ensure you meet your instructor/guide in the designated area.  

  • You are required to wear a mask from your car to the water.  Masks may be removed once on the water.

  • Follow Social distancing guidelines. 2M while on land.  3M apart on the water.

  • Sanitize your hands before class and after class. 

  • Washrooms may not be available. 

  • Please keep away from ALL Urban Ocean Paddle Ottawa vehicles and trailers.

  • We are not able to hold onto any personal belongings.  Please find a safe place for your keys (waterproof bags are available for purchase) 

  • Only touch equipment that has been assigned to you to use. 

  • You are required to put your masks back on before getting off the water.

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Cleaning

  • Our equipment is cleaned with disinfectant between each paddler. 

  • Lifejackets may be wet- we highly encourage you to wear your own. 

  • Paddlers who wish to be extra thorough may bring their own Clorox wipes to clean our equipment. 

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Rentals & Retail

  • There will be no hourly rentals available at this time, please contact us for weekly take-away rentals. 

  • Paddlers interested in purchasing retail clothing or other items can do so online and items will be brought to class, our locations will not be stocked.   

  • Delivery is an option in the Ottawa area. 

  • Shipping Available throughout North America 

                                         Paddling with Urban Ocean's Paddle Ottawa

You are required to wear a lifejacket with a whistle attached and a leash during daylight. 

Sunset paddles require white battery-operated light. 

After Dark Nautical lights are required.

Everything is included when you sign up to use our equipment. 

 

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If you are BYOB (Bring your own board) you are required to have ALL your own safety equipment. 

This includes an anchor for those attending yoga classes.   NO BYOB for 2021 

                                *Our rules are stricter than what is required by law*

                  The Ottawa River is patrolled by multiple marine units and they do issue tickets to water 

 

Transport Canada Safety Requirements for SUP during daylight.

Option 1: WEAR a lifejacket with a whistle (no buoyant heaving line required).
Option 2: CARRY a lifejacket on board with a whistle and a buoyant heaving line.
Option 3: NONE be ready to receive a $200 – $500 fine for non-compliance 

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