Slo-Mo Paddlers Covid Protocol

Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association

SloMo Paddlers

Covid-19 Measures

RETURN TO SAFE PADDLING

As the Province of British Columbia begins cautiously opening up opportunities for outdoor activities,
guidelines are are needed to mitigate the ongoing risk of becoming infected with Covid-19. Paddling
can be a low risk activity for exposure to and for contracting COVID-19 if proper precautions are
taken. Managers of the PGOSA SlomoMo Paddlers Activity developed the following measures to
manage the risk of participants becoming exposed to the virus during paddling events. These measures
are consistent with Provincial health guidelines, were informed by guidance offered by Canoe Kayak
Canada (https://canoekayak.ca/covid-19/), and are approved by the PGOSA Board of Directors.
Activity Managers will do their best to ensure that these health guidelines are being followed.
However, it is up to individuals to understand their risks and make a decision about whether or not
to participate. All paddlers, managers and event leaders or anyone else who will be part of a paddling
event should be acutely aware of and must continuously monitor their own personal health and risk of
exposure to the virus.

DO NOT PARTICIPATE IF YOU:

 Are feeling non-specifically unwell or are sick at all.
 Are exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever,
coughing, difficulty breathing, muscles aching, or other symptoms identifiable with COVID-19
such as a reduced sense of smell.
 Have been in contact with or think you may have been in contact with someone who has been
sick or had COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
 You are going through a period of self-isolation or quarantine for any reason.
All individuals involved in SloMo Paddlers should self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 on a daily
basis and any person showing symptoms should self-isolate, refrain from entering the paddling
environment or coming into close contact with others, and seek appropriate medical attention. If an
individual is concerned about their risk level or exposure, they should consult with a medical
professional.

BC Marine Trails Network

BC Marine Trails - https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/

This Non-Profit group is open to anyone interested in paddling on our West Coast. They work with the Provincial Government, First Nations, Paddling Clubs (i.e. Nanaimo Paddlers and Comox Valley Paddlers) and paddling-related businesses. The group’s vision is have “the entire B.C. coastline linked through marine routes and land sites for sustainable water-based public recreation”. For an annual membership of $25/person or $40/family, members receive discounts at various kayak shops and businesses on Vancouver Island.