Scenic Kayaking Meetup

Scenic Kayaking . . .

as in kayaking the scenic rivers, lakes and coastal routes of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine . . .

This kayak group is for persons over 21 years old and older.

Kayak gear: we encourage members to have a Kayak as there are few chances to rent kayaks at our events. Kayaks need to be a a minimum length of 10 feet or longer, no folding kayaks, and no inflatable kayaks, or sit-on-top or peddling kayaks allowed.

Only those with a clear, updated photo showing their face (no sunglasses, hat, ski goggles, too far in the distance, other people in the photo, or photo too dark) will be approved to join the group.This is so we will recognize you at the meetup events, and, show(unhide) your meet up interests and groups (click on “unhide your interests and groups from others” in your Profiles section).

Per club policy, no pets allowed, and no guests please. Have your guest join the meet-up group (and be approved ) so that they can agree to the liability release and attend an event.

Where we paddle: The meetup locations will primarily be within a two hour driving range (North/South/East/West) from the vicinity of the Boston area.

Kayak Gear: We recommend you bring your own kayak and related gear, as most of our paddle events do not have kayak rentals on site). You can also rent a Kayak for the day (from EMS or Charles River Canoe and Kayak). Wearing a Coast guard approved PFD on all kayak events is required. No sit-on-top or inflatable or folding kayaks allowed.

Meet-up costs: We do not charge member fees, nor do we have sponsors (yet) who help pay the organizer’s meetup’s annual fee (which runs about $380 a year). However, if members would like to help contribute towards the cost of the organizers annual fee to meetup.com, we will cheerfully accept voluntary donations. To donate: We accept cash at the event, or you can make a donation via Venmo. My Venmo is @Heidi-1225

Wait list Queue; members who have made a donation to the group are given priority when being moved up to the RSVP list. In addition; to ensure the safety of the group, (and based on the member ratio of the event), the event host has the discretion at times to prioritize which members get moved up from the waitlist (rather than the waitlist queue being based on date/ time that the member is on the waitlist).

Donations are nonrefundable, and will remain with the group and be used to fund annual organizer’s meetup.com fees or for the groups safety gear, etc.

PLEASE DO NOT DISCUSS POLITICS as we have members with all kinds of strong opinions - this is not the place for that. Be courteous to everyone and the Organizers who take the effort to list events.

Other: Generally, everyone is responsible for carrying /portaging their own kayak to and from the water (unless other people offer to help). Note; its not fair to expect people to randomly help.

Entire inactivity of more than 1 year (not even visiting our page once a year sitting at home!) may lead to exclusion of your membership.

The importance of keeping this a friendly and healthy united group when doing activities together:

Members are expected to be civil, show respect and dignity to fellow members, and to follow our safety guidelines (note; if a member doesn’t show good behavior or if the person is not healthy emotionally, and it’s consistent (chronic, not acute), then this group is not a good fit for them).

We are also open to any kayak meetup ideas that you might be interested in. We look forward to having fun and meeting you all!

ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Participation in any Scenic Kayakers event implies that you have read, understand, and agree with our ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. Per the Electronic Records and Signatures in Commerce Act, Public Law 106-229 by joining this group, you agree to all the terms listed.
I certify that I am physically fit and prepared for participation in an event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional.
I acknowledge awareness of the risks, foreseen and unforeseen, which are inherent in each event/activity. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, serious personal injury, property damage, and death from participation in or travel to and from the event.
Scenic kayakers and its organizers do not, in any way, claim to be professionals or otherwise licensed, certified, trained, etc. to provide any service including emergency medical procedures.
AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING and JOINING THIS MEETUP, I AGREE to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY (Meet up.com, the Scenic Kayak Meet-up Group, its organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, trip leaders and event planners, as well as their families from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from injuries, personal or property, losses, costs, damages, disability or death resulting from participating in or traveling to or from the activity. Kayaking, camping, hiking, bicycling, and other activities pose inherent risks and dangers. It is further understood and agreed that this ACCIDENT WAIVER and RELEASE OF LIABILITY is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. This ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY shall be construed broadly and applied to the maximum extent permissible by law. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment. The organizers and event hosts in this group are not trained leaders or instructors. The organizers only set the time and place. Each person participating in any group event is responsible for their own safety. In the interest of safety, consuming alcohol during any Scenic Kayakers event is not allowed. Wearing of Coast guard approved Lifejackets (PFD's) is required when paddling with this group. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules of the event/activity as published on the Scenic Kayakers website.