Learn a new skill and explore the beauty of Mt. Hope
Bay between classes or on your lunch break. Kayaking is fun, stress relieving, and a great way to spend time with friends while taking advantage of the University's beautiful location.

Reservations
To reserve your Kayak, call the fitness center desk at x5222 Reservations should be made before the waterfront opens for operation that day. If your reservation is not made at the start of the day, there may not be a kayak for you. There are 7 single kayaks and 2 tandem, please specify when making your reservation to ensure availability.

Time blocks are up to 1 hour, but time may be extended if there are no other reservations at time of departure.

Weather Permitting
All hours are weather permitting. You will be asked for a phone# when signing up for your time slot, so if there is a weather cancellation, we can inform you and limit inconvenience. We will make calls one half-hour before the opening time if kayaking is cancelled. If weather conditions change during the hours, we will do our best to notify you before you come to kayak.

Safety
Mt. Hope Bay is a beautiful and amazing natural resource. However, there are dangers from current, other traffic, and weather conditions. Please follow the instructions of the waterfront staff at all times and use common sense and safety when kayaking.

Kayaking Hours

Monday-Friday 11:00am-6:00pm
Saturday-Sunday 12:00-5:00pm

Kayaking Rules

• Wear lifejacket at all times!
• NO alcohol allowed at the Waterfront period. The Waterfront staff reserves the right to search coolers and bags and any alcohol will be confiscated, authorities notified, and waterfront privileges revoked.
• Follow instructions of Waterfront Staff at all times. Our job is to keep you safe so please trust our decisions as they are in the interest of your own safety.
• Respect the elements and equipment.

Boundaries

• Please stay to the North of Campus (away from Bridge) and within sight of the RWU Learning platform.
• Stay with-in 100 yards of the west shore (Campus side) and do not venture into the shipping channels in the middle of the bay. Large commercial traffic frequents the Bay and may not be able to see or avoid Kayakers.
• Stay in your boat. There are private homes along the shoreline so it is important that Kayakers respect our neighbors and do not trespass on privately owned land to the North.

Any violation of these rules will result in an immediate suspension of kayaking priviledges!