The Club has been very fortunate to have the majority of boats and equipment provided by a Sport England and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea grant, which in themselves have taken many hours of voluntary time by Club members to prepare. It is therefore important to remember that we are all responsible for taking care of any kit we use.
All core equipment (Sea Kayaks, Touring Paddles, Buoyancy Aids, Cags, Spray Decks and Helmets) and safety equipment (VHF Radio, Towline, First Aid Kit, CKC Diffusers and spare batteries, Safety Bag, Bilge Pump, Boat Report Kit, and Deck Compasses) is stored at Cremorne Riverside Activity Centre.
BORROWING KIT
GENERAL:
- It is the responsibility of all members borrowing or hiring Club kit to check that it is fit for purpose for the intended activities. If individuals are in any doubt they should raise any issues with the Kit Officer or trip leader.
CKC USE:
- Full Members have use of Club kit free of charge when on Club organised trips and training courses which are viewed as beneficial to the Club.
- Basic Members can use Club kit in return for paying a usage fee.
- Trip leaders are responsible for checking Club safety kit before leaving on the trip and reporting any issues or concerns directly to the Kit Officer as soon as possible.
- Trip leaders should provide briefings on use of kit when on Club organised trips (e.g. use of skegs and hatch covers) and make participants aware of any particular issues which might impact on the kit (e.g. skegs should be up during launches and landings).
PERSONAL USE:
- Subject to access, other Club activities, and agreement with the Kit Officer, Club kit is available for hire at an additional cost by members for personal use.
- Individuals will be personally responsible for any Club kit borrowed and are expected to repair or replace these items if lost or damaged.
- The Club will not be responsible for any incidents which occur when Club kit is used for personal use.
- All money raised goes into the Club to maintain and purchase more kit for the Club.
RETURNING KIT
- Salt water can potentially decrease the lifespan of kit. Therefore please ensure that after using any kit on the sea it is thoroughly rinsed in fresh water (including paddles and boats).
- Please ensure that skeg sliders are working and are taped over with duct tape when returned to Cremorne.
- On returning Club kit the trip leader or individual is responsible for informing the Kit Officer of any issues or loss or damage to kit.
