Going forward we will be monitoring CDC guidelines as they change. Most kayak skills training and paddling have built-in social distancing, but some things like rescues and kinesthetic coaching often are more effective with closer contact. If you are more comfortable wearing a mask during programs, you are welcome to.
Our business model has always been one of small groups of 2-6, minimizing group risks. Firstly, bringing all of your own kayaking gear that only you have handled helps mitigate risk.
Items like whistles and paddle floats will not be shared. We are happy to demo their use, but you should have your own to practice with.
While we recognize the need to mitigate contact risk in every way possible and practical way, your immediate safety will always be our priority. For camping programs, we will be following the same strict food hygiene standards we always have because it always applies and individual campers will be handling and rinsing their own eating ware in a bleach rinse.
— Michael Gray, Owner