Canoes In Sloughs

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM SAVE THE BAY CAREFULLY PRIOR TO YOUR DAY ON IN THE SLOUGHS

What toWear: 

• Close-toed shoes, or boots that can get WET and MUDDY. No sandals, aqua socks, or bare feet!
• If the weather is warm, shorts, short�]sleeved shirts and a windbreaker are okay. 
• A hat and long�]sleeved shirt are recommended to prevent sunburn.
• If the weather is cool, bring a sweater, jacket and/or coat. Also a hat, and extra socks as necessary.
• Bring RAIN GEAR if bad weather is forecast.
• Dress in layers. It is better to overdress and shed layers than to under-dress and be cold.

• Remember, we will be outside all day. Dress for weather on the water rather than for the weather at your home. It is often 10 degrees colder and windier on the water than on land.      

Lunch (we will eat lunch in the canoes):

• Bring a bag lunch that is easy to carry and to keep dry (wrap in Tupperware or plastic bags). 
• Bring at least one large re-sealable bottle of water
• Avoid packaging that produces large amounts of waste and please RECYCLE!

Bring:

• Water resistant/proof bag(s) to put your lunch and personal gear in. 
• Suggested: sunglasses, brimmed hat, lip balm, handkerchief, and sunscreen.
• Optional: camera, binoculars (use sealable plastic bags and a great deal of care to keep these dry).

Don’t Bring:

• Don’t bring textbooks, homework, papers, purses, or backpacks unless they can get wet/muddy.
• Don’t bring anything of value including cell phones, pagers, walkmans, Discmans, etc.

Safety:          Your trip leader is certified in CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and as a canoeing instructor. All sites have been scouted. There are no white�]water rapids – the water is flat, protected and calm. We use 14'-18’ We-No-Nah canoes, known for their quality construction. Canoes, paddles, life jackets, and other safety gear are inspected regularly and kept in excellent shape. All participants are required to wear life jackets at all times.

Weather:       If severe weather or high winds are forecast, the trip may be cancelled. Your teacher will contact you in the case of a cancellation. Light rain will not cancel the trip!

These Are The Rules:

The following rules will be enforced to ensure your safety. Your trip leaders may add others rules at the trip site depending upon the circumstances. We want you to enjoy yourself and be safe while learning on the water. Save The Bay instructors have the right and responsibility to terminate the field trip if the group’s behavior warrants it or if they feel the group’s safety is in jeopardy.

• All participants, regardless of swimming ability, must wear a life jacket (personal flotation device) supplied by Save The Bay.
• All school rules apply.
• Shoes must be worn at all times. Glass and other sharp debris can cut bare feet.
• No radios, tape players, walkmans, Discmans, cell phones, Game Boys, pagers, etc. allowed.
• No horseplay: no splashing, no rocking canoes, no racing, no swimming.
• No drugs, alcoholic beverages, or smoking.­
• No pets.