Water Sports – 2023
Please join PCMSC every Thursday morning starting June 22nd and ending September 14, for paddle activity at Jordanelle Reservoir. Until further notice, we will meet at the Jordanelle Marina at 8:30 AM sharp, so that we can be on the water by 9 AM. Single kayaks, double kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are available for rental.
SIGN-UP PROCEDURES (New for Summer 2023):
The first time you paddle with us this season (one-time only for the Summer):
- Before you arrive: If you are renting a kayak or stand-up paddle board, you need to fill out the Jordanelle Rentals’ online waiver form: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/dwydcutbhn5tdkjwphdjjv/web/
- At the event: Everyone joining the activity must sign the Park City Mountain Sports Club waiver form: PCMSC Activity Release Form
Each subsequent time you paddle with us this season:
- Before you arrive: If you are renting a kayak or stand-up paddle board, you need to order your equipment from Jordanelle Rentals online using our discount code (PCMTN) on this online site: http://www.jordanellerentals.com/ You are encouraged to make your reservation by Tuesday evening of the week of the event. Jordanelle Rentals has lots of equipment for rent but equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please don’t forget to use the rental code which saves you 35%.
- Before you arrive: Email the activity coordinator (details at the bottom of this email) and let him know you will be attending and how many people in your group. Please do this no later than Tuesday evening of the week of the event.
Please note that, early in the season the water can be very cold, 60 degrees or less. Therefore, you should be comfortable being able to get back onto your stand-up paddleboard or kayak if you fall into water at these temperatures.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL: The cost for rental equipment for our 2 hour paddle is as follows:
- Stand-up paddle board: $29.24 including taxes and fees
· Single kayak: $29.24 including taxes and fees
· Double kayak: $36.55 including taxes and fees
This year we encourage you to tip each time you join us by putting $3-5 cash in the tip jar at the Jordanelle Marina. We will not be collecting tips at the end of the season. If you bring your own equipment, there is no charge for participating in this activity other than entrance fees to the park.
ADDITIONAL INFO: We will have a sign in and sign out sheet at the Jordanelle Marina so we are sure everyone makes it back. Please make sure to sign out when you return, so we don’t leave anyone stranded on the reservoir. Some members of our group occasionally hang out for a short while after paddling. Bring food, drinks and whatever else you want if you would like to join the group.
The information below should answer most questions, but feel free to contact the activity coordinator with additional questions. If you are interested in helping out with less experienced paddlers during the outings, or would like to host an outing, please email the activity coordinator.
DIRECTIONS TO JORDANELLE: Take Hwy 40 to exit 8. Turn toward reservoir. Enter park (1/2 mile), then follow signs to the Marina or ask the gate attendant.
GETTING INTO JORDANELLE (OR ANY STATE PARK IN UTAH): If you participate in our paddle activities, you will be required to pay the entrance fee to the Jordanelle State Park. You can purchase passes as follows:
· Full year resident pass which provides entry to nearly all Utah state parks (for up to 7 people in a single vehicle for each visit): $125 for Utah residents (expires 12/31/23)
- Out-of-state resident full year pass: $175
· Day pass: $20 per vehicle
· Senior passes (65+) are $65
Passes can be purchased at the park entrance. For obvious reasons you may want to consider carpooling with someone with a full year pass if you don’t have one of your own. Please allow extra time for park entry if you need to purchase a pass.
ESSENTIALS FOR PADDLING ACTIVITIES:
1) Safety – Personal Flotation Device (PFD -required to be worn), swimming skills. These are included with rentals.
2) Fluids – water or sports drink to cover time on water
3) Food – Snacks, trail mix, fruit or energy bars
4) Clothes – paddling shoes or sandals (or you can go barefoot), waterproof jacket, shirt or wind breaker, hat, sailing or biking gloves (optional), wet suit (optional) for SUP activity
5) Personal – sunglasses w/safety strap, sunscreen, insect spray, health insurance card, towel, lip protector, extra dry clothes
6) Equipment – cell phone in waterproof bag, first aid kit
CANCELLATIONS: If the weather is questionable on the morning of the paddling, members are responsible to email ot text the leader to determine if it is cancelled, no later than 7:45 am. Please check the club calendar for latest information on all events. If you are renting equipment, please read the cancellation policy on the Jordanelle Rentals website carefully when booking.
WATER SPORTS COORDINATOR: David Geffen – cell: 415-328-6474, pcmsc.paddling@gmail.com