Rules

For everyone’s safety, a series of rules apply at the Nautical Centre and Pointe nautique.

• Rental and services
  • The rental service is open to everyone. To take advantage of the discounts, you must have a Passeport-loisir.
  • Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult to rent a watercraft or use a service.
  • ID is mandatory to make use of the services.
• Swimming and navigating
  • Swimming is prohibited on both sites.
  • To rent certain watercraft, you must have CANSail 1 certification (or the equivalent) or have taken the Wave Initiation course.
  • You must always comply with the posted navigation zones and the access authorizations.
  • The boat launching ramps at the Nautical Centre and Pointe nautique are only for non-motorized boats less than 16 feet long.
• Required equipment
  • Mandatory equipment: Shoes and a personal flotation device (PFD). We encourage you to bring your own PFD and whistle, although the Centre nautique and Pointe nautique can provide them (included in the rental price).
  • Recommended equipment: Closed water shoes, watch, waterproof bag, wetsuit (depending on weather).
• Access
  • The personnel reserve the right to refuse services and access for any reason that could entail a safety risk to the users and personnel or prevent the regular programming from taking place.
  • No supervision is provided at the sites outside of opening hours.
  • Access to the sites and the activities is at your own risk.
• Not allowed
  • Dogs are not allowed.
  • Smoking is prohibited, as is the consumption of alcohol and drugs.
  • Fires are prohibited.
  • Fishing is prohibited.