Watercraft Lending Orientation

Watercraft Lending Orientation Quiz

All members are required to view the Watercraft Lending Orientation video and complete the quiz before borrowing our canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and kayaks. We require there be one person that is over 18yrs old and has taken the watercraft lending orientation per boat. Guests using an individual UEC watercraft are required to take the watercraft lending orientation as well. During your equipment reservation process you will be signing a waiver indicating you and your guest(s) have viewed the Watercraft Lending Orientation video, completed the Watercraft Lending Orientation quiz and, understand your responsibilities when borrowing our equipment.

There are no exceptions to this policy.

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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. Email address

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* 3. Preferred phone number

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* 4. A properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD) is required to be worn

Only in the water.

Anytime you are in or near the water.

Only needs to be on when in the watercraft.

Whenever you feel it is necessary.

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* 5. If approaching fast moving water while paddling on a river, which of these things should you do? Select all that apply

If in a canoe , kneel with your feet under the seat to increase stability.

Continue to paddle and steer the boat.

Keep the boat parallel to the current, as turning perpendicular to the current makes hitting an obstruction and capsizing more likely.

Scream and cover your eyes

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* 6. What is the safest way to enter a canoe?

Both people should jump in at the same time.

One person holds the canoe steady, while the other person maintains three points of contact. (One hand on each side, one foot in the middle)

One person stands up in the boat while the other gets in.

Holding your paddle and other personal items, step on the seat, then down into the canoe.

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* 7. If your canoe swamps (fills with water) or capsizes (flips over), which of these should you do? Select all that apply.

If in moving water, float down river with feet in front of you until it is safe to swim to shore.

If in a lake and you can't get to shore, hang on to the canoe - it will float even if it is full of water.

Don't panic - you are wearing your PFD right!?

scream and cover your eyes

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* 8. Which of these is good boating etiquette for passing vessles?

Stay to the right allowing on-coming and faster vessels to pass you on the left.

Stay still and let the other boat go around you.

Doesn't matter as long as you hit them.

You should always paddle in the middle of the river.

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* 9. Who is responsible for placing the UEC boat(s) on the rack(s) when returning the equipment?

Me (Member borrowing equipment)

UEC Staff

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* 10. What should you do before a trip?

Plan and know your route, including emergency take out locations.

Tell somebody where you are going and how long you will be gone.

Check boat and transportation equipment.

Check the weather.

All of the above.

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* 11. During the UEC's contact-less curbside pickups and drop offs, I can show up to my designated branch whenever is convenient for me.

True

False

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* 12. The boat I borrow from the Urban Ecology Center may be used in...

Rapids

Lake Michigan

Calm flat rivers and inland lakes

All of the above.

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* 13. Urban Ecology Center can help me put a boat on my car if i ask for assistance.

True

False

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* 14. In each boat there must be at least one person who is 18 years or older and has taken the Watercraft Lending Orientation.

True

False

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* 15. The boat I borrow from the Urban Ecology Center will last longer if I always pick them up and carry them, never drag them.

True

False

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* 16. Every time I borrow equipment, I need to bring my credit card to process for a $20 authorization.

True

False

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