Carlisle Canoe Club (CCC) equipment loans

CCC recognises that from time-to-time club equipment could be useful for those paddlers,

without their own kit, who may wish to attend trips and external courses. Equipment required for CCC current courses or club events cannot be issued for loan.

Qualifying equipment includes Kayaks, Canoes, Paddles, Helmets, Buoyancy. Aids & Spray Decks, Canoe Poles, Sails, Transportation Wheels.

 

 

Loan Request Rules and Responsibilities

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• Any current Club member may apply to use club equipment outside of the club environment. Junior members must have a parent / Guardian sign and agree to all loan terms and take all responsibilities

• CCC takes no responsibility for loss or damage to loaned equipment

• CCC equipment is loaned on the understanding that the club member is aware of the inherent risks of the kayaking/canoeing.

• The use of, and checking of suitability and safety of loan equipment is the sole responsibility of the club member requesting the loan.

• The use of loan equipment is at the club members own risk, all equipment should be checked prior to loan to ensure the club member is happy that it is fit-for-purpose and safe to use,

• Club members will fill in an online loan form to confirm that any activity undertaken with CCC loan equipment is done so entirely at their own risk. Club members borrowing equipment absolve CCC, its officers, instructors, supervisors, and members from any ability whatsoever. This is in respect of any injury (including fatal) arising out of any training or practice session, meeting, excursion or other event arranged that will use CCC equipment.

•  CCC hold the right to refuse loan of any kit to any individual.

        Loan Agreement Details

• The club member is fully responsible for the repair or like-for-like replacement of any item damaged or 'lost whilst on loan. E.g. a Pyranha H3 kayak is borrowed and the hull is cracked on return. CCC will ask for the same type of kayak to be purchased second-hand as replacement by the club member.

• Club Equipment MUST be returned by the agreed return date.

• Loan equipment will be inspected by the issuing committee member or coach and an agreement name written on the loan form.

• Any loan longer than 1 week must be agreed by two committee member / coaches

 

 

Appeals / Complaints

 

The club member can appeal against a request to replace/repair an item of equipment.

The appeal must be made in writing to the Club Committee stating the case clearly, and the reasons for the appeal / complaint within Such appeal must be made within 14 days of the member being made aware of the need to replace/repair the equipment loaned. CCC Committee will evaluate the appeal/complaint and decide on a recommendation.