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1 No person shall take access to the waters of Strathclyde Loch for whatever purpose without first having obtained authorisation from the Leisure Attendant on duty at the East Wing Boatshed counter or otherwise through the presentation of an appropriate ticket to the funboat attendant.
2 All persons, with the exception of customers using the funboats, shall ensure that they are able to swim a distance of at least 100 metres in a swimming pool or 50 metres in cold water conditions similar to those likely to be encountered on the Loch.
3 All persons shall wear a lifejacket or a buoyancy aid (provided free for funboat customers) when afloat on the Loch. The lifejackets and buoyancy aids shall conform to CE EN 393 50 N and must be worn in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
N.B. Exception To Condition 3
Proficient rowers in competition or undergoing advanced training, and racing canoeists and senior paddlers needing freedom of movement, will, at their discretion, be allowed on the Loch without lifejackets and/or buoyancy aids. North Lanarkshire Council, however, will accept no liability for any damage to persons or property arising out of this exception.
4 All persons using their own craft on the Loch shall be responsible for checking the conditions and suitability of this craft and other equipment. North Lanarkshire Council reserves the right to restrict the number or category of craft permitted on the Loch at any time.
5 North Lanarkshire Council shall accept liability only for the condition of its own craft and equipment. All persons, clubs or organisations using their own craft or equipment shall be responsible for their own insurance cover of all persons and property involved.
Rescue
6 Rescue craft will be placed on the Loch when considered necessary by the Council's authorised representative in the interests of public safety. In the event of a capsize that cannot be righted, users are instructed to remain with their craft until the rescue boat arrives, when they will be picked up and their craft towed ashore when safe to do so. It is then the responsibility of the users, if able, to stow and return all equipment and the craft to their original locations.
Receipts and Payment
7 All receipts for the use of the Loch and for the hire of various craft will be issued from the Park Reception. These receipts must be presented to the Leisure Attendant on duty at the East Wing Boat Shed counter who will issue the appropriate equipment.
Hire
8 North Lanarkshire Council has the following craft available for hire:-
Sailing Dinghies, Bumper Boats,
Canoes, Pedalos,
Windsurfers, Breakers,
Canadian Canoes
9 Water-skiing and Umpire/Teaching Launches may be available for hire on occasions and must be booked in advance.
10 Craft may be hired for the following activities by persons possessing an appropriate certificate of proficiency relevant to the particular sports or any equivalent award approved by North Lanarkshire Council's representatives.
Canoeing - S.C.A. B.C.U. Award
Sailing - S.R.Y.A. R.Y.A. Award
Windsurfing - S.R.Y.A. R.Y.A. Award
Rowing - S.A.R.A. A.R.A. Award
11 In addition to the above awards, introductory courses will be offered by North Lanarkshire Council and the proficiency award granted will be accepted as an indication of competence and will permit the hire of respective craft, subject to appropriate weather conditions.
12 Hirers must be Strathclyde Country Park Proficiency holders or equivalent. If no equivalent is held, it is possible to have a direct assessment of competence (by prior arrangement). In all cases, hirers will be expected to capsize and right respective craft during direct assessment or training courses.
13 Persons having their own craft will pay usage charges only. Persons wishing to hire North Lanarkshire Council craft will pay hire charge plus usage charge.
Exclusive Use Of The Loch
14 The decision to agree to such use will be based on Council Policy, operational circumstances and implications for other users.
15 The charge per day for Exclusive Use of Strathclyde Park Loch will include the loch layout as required for the respective event, one rescue craft and changing facilities. In the event of adverse weather conditions preventing the use of the Loch, hirers will be charged 10% of the Exclusive Use Charge, and all other relevant costs incurred by the Council in preparation for such use.
Additional Craft
16 Craft used over and above one rescue craft, e.g., for umpiring purposes, will be charged at the appropriate rate per hour (See Price List).
Additional Rooms
17 Additional rooms required will be offered at the appropriate rate per hour (See Price List).
Please Note:
18 The foregoing terms deal with the broad outline and Major Event Use. Any variations or additional requirements may be negotiated with the Country Parks Manager.
Angling
19 Angling will be available in Strathclyde Country Park in accordance with the appropriate charge and Conditions of Use.
Requests for other Watersports Use will be considered on request.
Loch Sessions for formal watersports :
The loch is available for use from 08.00 a.m. until dusk for any two hour session.
Fun boats are available during the season (May - September) from 11 00 a.m. - 20.00 p.m.
Strathclyde Country Park
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