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Guidelines & Safety Instructions (Boat Rentals in CA)
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RENTAL GUIDELINES
Rules differ for group reservations.
- Renters must be 18 years of age or older and provide a valid, physical government-issued photo ID to be held as rental collateral until rental product is returned.
- All Rentals: One-hour minimum. After first hour all rental hours are prorated in 15-minute increments.
- We do not offer refunds for weather – Rain Checks Only.
- Damaged Goods – You will be charged for product damaged during your rental.
WATERCRAFT RULES:
- You must know how to swim to rent water products.
- Everyone must wear a correctly fitted PFD/Life jacket at all times.
- Exiting/entering your boat from any place other than the designated launch area is NOT permitted and will result in termination of your rental with no refund.
- Please be mindful of fishermen and their lines in the water.
- No swimming or jumping from any watercraft.
- ALCOHOLIC beverages are NOT permitted at any time before or during watercraft rentals.
- Please be certain you receive and understand user instructions prior to renting.
- Each watercraft has a maximum capacity. Your rental clerk will assist in fitting your party to the correct watercraft(s).
BOAT AGE LIMITS:
- All children under 15 years of age must be accompanied onboard by parent or guardian.
BOAT CAPACITIES:
- Small Swan Boat: 2 adults and 2 children under 10 years old.
- Large Swan Boat: Up to 5 people.
- Hand Crank Boat: Up to 4 people
Review Release of Liability Agreement for full rental terms & conditions. All equipment rented is subject to the rules of operation. Failure to obey is subject to immediate termination of rental without refund.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BOATS & KAYAKS:
- All boaters must wear fully buckled lifejackets at all times
- Do not stand in boat.
- All children under 15 years of age must be accompanied onboard by parent or guardian.
- Do not beach the boat, as you may damage the boat wheel or rudder. Please return to the dock to drop off or pick up passengers.
- Maintain a distance of 20 feet from the shore at all times.
- Upon return, please wait for us to help you out of the boat.
- No swimming or jumping from any watercraft. Horseplay will not be tolerated.
- When the wind is blowing, we recommend boaters initially travel into the wind.
- If you need assistance or see someone who needs assistance, please call the number printed on the decal inside the boat.
IF NIGHT RIDE
- Also, please keep the noise level down, so as not to disturb the surrounding community.