Boating at Laurelhurst Beach Club

member use of Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards during club hours

Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs) are available for members to take out on the water. For your safety, we all need to observe the following rules:

1. You must be 12+ in order to take out a sailboat, kayak, or SUP (watercraft) alone.

2. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an 18+ adult in a one-to-one ratio, AND have passed their 7s swim test.

   Younger children can ride along with parents, but not take out their own.

3. Watercraft should only be checked out 30 minutes at a time.

4. Watercraft should not be taken deeper into the lake than the “No Watercraft” buoys.

5. Watercraft should not go North past Windermere or South past Webster’s Point.

6. Lifejackets should be worn at all times while using LBC watercraft.

7. Damaged or lost equipment will result in a fine equal to the cost of repair or replacement.

8. Any person using an LBC watercraft (kayak, SUP, sailboat) must fill out our digital waiver, or have one filled out on their behalf, since…

9. … any person under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian sign the waiver for them. Four family members = four separately filled-out waivers.

10. Your guests are more than welcome to use the watercraft but must sign their own waivers and those of their adolescent dependents.

11. As is true with all things beach club, your guests are your responsibility. Please educate them about LBC’s rules and policies before turning them loose!

12. You CAN’T sign a waiver for your guests who are under 18 years old since you are not their legal guardian.

13. You CAN send this waiver to their parents/guardians (or anyone!) ahead of time so they can use the goods while visiting. This is a great time saver!

Examples of acceptable use:

• One adult to be on a kayak or SUP and have their kid under 12 be on their kayak or SUP. But only if that kid has passed their 7s swim test…

• Two adults to be on two single kayaks or SUPs and two kids under 12 on a double kayak. Both kids must have passed their 7s swim test.

• One adult to be on a single kayak or SUP with a kid under 12 on the same single kayak or SUP.

Examples of unacceptable use:

• One adult on a watercraft and two kids under 12 on watercraft.

• One adult to be on a kayak or SUP with a kid under 12 on the same kayak or SUP and then another kid under 12 on a different kayak or SUP.

• One adult on a kayak or SUP, one 12-year-old on a kayak or SUP, and two kids under 12 on kayaks or SUPs riding with each of you.

All other rules of the kayak float still apply. See above. Please contact us if there are any questions.

Private stalls are available for member use at an annual cost. Please contact the LBC Business office for more information and pricing.

Boating tie-up

Due to concerns for dock safety, appropriate staffing, and member enjoyment of our facilities, the LBC Board has issued rules governing the use of docks for temporary boat visits where boats tie to docks. Please ensure that when enjoying your boat or the boats of guests that the rules below are followed. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should always be your first concern.

1. Boaters must obtain a temporary orange tie-up tag from the front gate. (SEE BELOW)

2. Tag must be posted in clear view.

3. Guest arriving by boat must be greeted on the north pier by their host member then taken to the front gate to be signed in.

4. No fueling will be allowed on the LBC docks.

5. Tie up is at your own risk.

6. Keep all boats clear of swimming areas.

7. Loud, inappropriate or distracting boat activity will not be permitted.

8. Dock may be closed by Manager or guard staff.

9. Tie up is temporary, and limited to no more than two (2) hours for boats owned by members and fifteen (15) minutes for boats owned by guests.

10. Tie ups are for boats of thirty feet (30′) or less in length.

11. No PWC (jet ski) access.

Kayaks and paddle boards should enter from the sailing basin.