Each club has its own detailed conduct policy. Please refer to your club’s policy for specific procedures, reporting contacts, and event rules, as they often supersede ours.
If someone is in immediate danger or needs medical help, dial 911 first.
Respectful Community
- Speak and listen with respect, on the water and off.
- Use welcoming, inclusive language in person and online.
- Honour different experience levels, backgrounds, and perspectives.
- Stay open to feedback and growth.
- Made a mistake? Acknowledge it, apologize sincerely, and learn from it.
Behaviour & Harassment
The following is not tolerated at any club, event, or online space:
- Unwelcome sexual or physical advances, contact, or gestures
- Harassment, bullying, or derogatory comments based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, citizenship, religion or creed, political opinion, age, family or marital status, appearance, weight, ability, or level of experience
- Conduct that endangers others on or near the water
- Theft, damage to property or vessels, or any form of violence
Concerns are handled under your club’s policy, and serious or repeated conduct may result in removal from the club or its events.
Reporting
If something doesn’t feel right, trust that feeling. Speak to an officer at your club, or reach out through our website. We’ll listen without judgment and help you find next steps.
Health & Safety
For water safety, emergencies, and seasonal access, see our Health + Safety page.