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At wind speeds above 30 miles per hour ALL on-water activities in club owned equipment is canceled.
At wind speeds above 20 miles per hour is cause to seriously consider cancellation of activity.

Adverse Water Flow or Speed Safety Considerations:

A rate of flow at or above 4 feet per second ALL on-water activities in club owned equipment is canceled.
A rate of flow at or above 3 feet per second is cause to seriously consider cancellation of activity.

Adverse Water Temperature Safety Considerations:

Water temperatures below 40 degrees F in combination with elevated winds or elevated river velocity is a reason to consider cancellation of activity.
Lightning in the area or on the horizon is an automatic reason to cancel activities.

Wind Chill Chart

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Wasabi Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Policy Statement

At all times of the year, regardless of water temperature, all participants using Wasabi owned equipment (paddlers, steerspersons, coaches, callers, guests, etc.) shall wear an approved Coast Guard type I, II, III or V PFD.

All non-swimmers will wear an inherently buoyant (not hybrid or not belt type) PFD when paddling on club equipment.

All visually impaired paddlers will wear an inherently buoyant or hybrid (not belt type) PFD when paddling on club equipment.

All Steerspersons (when steering) will wear an inherently buoyant or hybrid (not belt type) approved PFD.

All paddlers using an inherently buoyant or hybrid PFD shall demonstrate to a coach or other designated official that they can properly adjust and “fit” the PFD.

All paddlers using an inflatable Belt Style PFD, regardless of type, will demonstrate the ability to inflate the PFD and fit it over their head to a coach or other designated club official.

All PFDs shall be worn in accordance with the manufacturers labels and instructions.

At race venues this PFD policy is suspended in favor of the prevailing race event PFD policy or requirements.

Overview: Rearming and Repacking an Inflatable PFD