Equipment rental
What can members use?
Kayaks, Family Canoe, Prone Paddle Boards, SUPs (Stand Up Paddle Board)*, Surf Ski’s*, OC1 (Outrigger Canoe 1-person)*, and Board Rowing*.
* Requires certification — ask the Club or Events Manager. For Surf Ski and OC1 rental, participants must be at least 11 years old and 1.58 m tall.
Booking Forms
Members may take guests. Members are fully responsible for their guests’ safety and club equipment.
Equipment rental
PFD, leash & waiver
Club equipment
Available craft
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No certification
Kayaks
Available to members without club certification.
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No certification
Family Canoe
Available to members without club certification.
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No certification
Prone Paddle Boards
Available to members without club certification.
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Certification required
SUPs
Stand Up Paddle Board. Ask the Club or Events Manager.
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Certification required
Surf Ski’s
Minimum 11 years old and 1.58 m tall.
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Certification required
OC1
Outrigger Canoe 1-person. Minimum 11 years old and 1.58 m tall.
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Certification required
Board Rowing
Ask the Club or Events Manager about certification.
Before you rent
Certification & guests
Do I need to be club certified?
- No for Kayaks, Family Canoes, and Prone Paddle Boards
- Yes for SUPs, Surf Ski’s, OC1, and Board Rowing
Why do I need to be certified?
- To understand our rental process (check out, waivers, payment)
- Learn and demonstrate ability to rig and use equipment properly
- Understand safety rules and skills, including recovering from a capsize
How can I get lessons?
Victoria Recreation Club can schedule lessons with our trainers. Ask the Club or Events Manager to book a session.
Can I take guests?
- Yes. Members are fully responsible for their guests’ safety and club equipment. Guests must meet guidelines and sign waivers.
- All safety protocols apply — wear a PFD and leg leash, and inform the Club when going out and back.
To rent equipment
Check out, go out, return
Checking out
- Request equipment from staff and sign the waiver
- If required, staff confirm you are certified
- Collect a leash, paddle, and PFD
- Check the vessel for any damage
- Check weather — do not go out above Force 3 (19 km/h), or if staff say you cannot
- Check tide charts and levels
Going out
- Inform staff and use the white board
- Wear a PFD and leg leash; stay visible in bright clothing
- Know your route, distance, wind direction, and skill level
- Know landmarks and hidden rocks
- Ask for help to launch if needed
- Take a phone or other way to communicate
Returning
- Ask for help if needed to bring the vessel back in
- Rinse and return equipment to its original spot
- Inform staff you are back and report any issues
Where you can paddle
Clubhouse boundaries
Deep Water Bay
- Beginners – Stay in sight of the Club
- Advanced – East side of Ocean Park; north side of Round Island; west of Chung Hom Kok Park
Emerald Bay
- Boundaries – Stay within Club guidance for the day
- Beginners – Stay in sight of the Club
Feedback
Who to contact
Ask staff before you launch
Check weather, tides, and certification with the Clubhouse team — then follow the three rental steps above.