Port Credit Paddling Club Inc. (PCPC) is committed to the heath and safety of the people who paddle with us. By Paddling safely and promoting water and paddling safety in the community, we can ensure the enjoyment of paddling by our members, program participants and the public, as well as the long term success of our club.

Safety Policy

1 - PCPC is committed to the health and safety laws and regulations and other standards and policies to which we subscribe.

2 - PCPC is committed to complying with the laws and regulations governing the safe operation and navigation of small vessels and pleasure craft. Members should at all times be aware of the movement of other boats on the river.

3 - PCPC is committed to working with our members, program participants and other users of the waters where we paddle to continuously improve health and safety performance related to paddling and the water.

4 - Members and program participants of PCPC are responsible for paddling safety, following water safety practices, using the required safety equipment, reporting hazards to others, and providing assistance to people or vessels in distress where it is safe to do so.

5 - PCPC members and program participants must promptly report all significant incidents to PCPC and to the emergency services when necessary.

6 - PCPC will perform regular monitoring of our safety equipment and our premises.

7 - Members will make themselves aware of PCPC safety rules and will follow them at all times.

8 - PCPC members must abide by the PCPC Paddling & Covid-19 Public Health Measures.

Useful Links

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Useful Links 〰️

NOAA publishes surface water temperature estimates for the Great Lakes.

WindFinder provides wave height, wind speed, and air temperature estimates.

Keep in mind that these things are just estimates, and actual conditions can and do deviate markedly from the forecast.