All ORCC staff are required to have CPR and AED training. Emergency equipment can be found at the locations specified below:

AED Kid

• Weight Room / Schmidt Boat Houe

First Aid Kits

• Weight Room / Schmidt Boat Houe
• Brown Can (container with roof)
• Portable

Naloxone

• Brown Can (container with roof)

Spinal Board

• Bown Can (container with roof)

• All ORCC participants must wear a Transport Canada approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
• Only ORCC participants/members above the age of 16 under the direct supervision of a coach in a safety boat which has a PFD for the participant may choose to not wear a PFD (coach must agree to this).

The ORCC implements a flag system dictating the level of precaution required when going on the water at any given time. 

Flag Level	Flag Level Description
Green Flag	Water is safe for paddling in all boats
Yellow Flag	There are big waves and/or high wind. ONLY paddlers under the supervision of a coach OR paddlers who have demonstrated self-rescue will be permitted on the water.
Red Flag	No paddlers are allowed on the water unless under the direct supervision of a coach in a motor boat.

In General, participants should stay within 25m of shore during rough water conditions.

ORCC highly recommends that paddlers check a reliable weather forecast that includes wind, temperature and wave height (such as Environment Canada) before getting on the water as storms/ weather conditions can change very quickly on the river.

• Paddlers should not be on water earlier than 30 minutes before sunrise and no later than 30 minutes after sunset. Paddlers must have transport Canada approved level of lighting on their boat if they will be on water at dusk.
• Boats should remain within 50 meters of shore when not accompanied by a safety boat.
• Paddlers not under the supervision of a coach MUST WEAR a Government of Canada approved PFD.
• Paddlers under the age of 16 must wear a Government of Canada approved PFD regardless of supervision.
• Paddlers not under the supervision of a coach should take a boat that they are comfortable in and that they will not capsize.
• Paddlers should sign out when going on the water and sign back in once they return.
• Paddlers should check their boats before leaving the dock to ensure the boat is sea worthy and that they have all the necessary safety equipment as defined by Transport Canada (PFD, and if not accompanied by a coach a throwline, whistle, and bailor.)
• Paddlers in sprint boats may not be “tied”, “strapped”, or “secured” to the boat or its floorboard in any manner. It is recommended that paddlers in surf skis and on SUP boards use leashes especially in rough conditions.

Environmental Policies

• Air Quality Policy - Click Here
• Heat Policy - Click Here
• TIck Removal Policy - Click Here
• City of Ottawa Lyme Disease Algorithm Resource - Click Here
• City of Ottawa Lyme Disease Fact Sheet - Click Here

Click here to view our concussion policy.