RULES

1. Bookings must be made by a manager, coach, or captain.
2. All bookings will be checked by the waka coordinator for paddler safety.
3. Maximum session time: 1 hour during high demand.
4. Crews must return the waka on time.
5. Damage must be reported immediately.
6. No long‑term holding of the same day/time/waka.

SAFETY RULES

1. No tipping drills unless supervised by experienced coach and paddlers.
2. No jumping off the jetty unless supervised by coach or adult supervision.
3. Use safety blue mats on the ramp.
4. Check weather before launching.
5. Minimum one experienced steer/paddler in the waka.
6. PCKC has life jackets for all sizes - please return and hang up after use they are to be used when paddling.

BOOKING GUIDELINES

1. Bookings are reviewed monthly.
2. When demand is high, next month’s bookings open in the last week of the current month.
   
3. If there are no overlaps, the current month’s bookings may be carried over automatically.
4. Event‑training crews may receive priority, but, fair rotation applies during busy periods.
5. PCKC has the following W6 waka available for bookings:
   x4 Mahimahi: Arikipuia, Tokerau, Mahutonga, Takitumu, x2 Matahina Are - Inano, and Ie Ko Ko. Both Matahina waka require prior approval before use.
6. Wash all sprayskirts and hang to dry place back in correct bins after use.