2.3. The Special Services tram is available by reservation through the front desk at the Commons. Reservations are required during normal business hours subject to availability. 2.4. Ridership is first come, first served for members and staff. 3. Ceasing Service 3.1. When the lightning alarm activates. 3.2. When 911 has been called - service shall be resumed when EMS is no longer on the property. 3.3. Tram service may be temporarily suspended in the event of approaching severe-weather. 5.H. SAILBOATS, KAYAKS AND CANOES 1. Eligibility. Sailboats, Kayaks and Canoes may be used by persons holding a Foundation Issued Card and who sign the waiver of liability/indemnification which can be viewed on the Foundation’s website, www.pelicanbay.org under the ACTIVITIES tab: Sailing Canoeing and Kayaking. Waiver must be signed in the presence of a Foundation employee. Persons holding a Guest Card may not bring guests. 2. Sailing General Rules 2.1. Operator must pass a one-time certification and be at least 18 years of age. 2.2. Operator must confirm that there are the appropriate number and sizes of life jackets in the sailboat for the number of people onboard. They must fit and be worn at all times. 2.3. Passengers must be at least six years of age. 2.4. Operator is responsible for inspecting and rigging the sailboat before sailing. 2.5. Passengers shall not operate the sailboat unless they are authorized and on the Foundation’s approved sailing list. 2.6. Operator must return to shore when the L-Flag has been raised. The L-Flag is the black and yellow-checkered flag and is raised below the American Flag. 2.7. Operator must not operate sailboat during inclement or impending bad weather and must promptly return to shore during potentially dangerous weather conditions. Storms may form quickly. Return to shore if lightning is observed or the Thor-Guard sounds. 2.8. The sailboat must be launched and land between the orange cones – the “Cone Zone”. 2.9. Operator must keep the sailboat within established boundaries, which are no further north than the North Beach Facility (Marker 36) and no further south than the Naples Grande Hotel (the copper top tower just beyond Clam Pass). Distance offshore may not exceed the operator’s ability to see the caution and/or L-Flag on the beach. 2.10. Sailing will be suspended if winds exceed 15mph or waves exceed three feet. 2.11. It is illegal to operate the sailboat, or to permit others to do so, when under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. 2.12. Operator must follow all boating and fishing laws of the State of Florida. 2.13. Operation of a sailboat in a manner that places passengers or other third parties in harm’s way is prohibited. 3. Kayak and Canoe General Rules 3.1. Operator must be at least 13 years of age. 3.2. Operators under age 18 may not transport passengers. 3.3. Passengers must be at least 6 years of age. 3.4. Operator must confirm that there is a life jacket for each person onboard.The life jackets must fit and be worn at all times. 3.5. Operator must not operate kayak or canoe during inclement or impending bad weather and must promptly return to shore or the dock during potentially dangerous weather conditions. Storms may form quickly. Return to shore or the dock if lightning is observed. 3.6. It is illegal to operate the kayak or canoe, or to permit others to do so, when under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. 3.7 Operation of a kayak or canoe in a manner that places passengers or other third parties in harm’s way is prohibited. 3.8. Kayaks and canoes from the North Boardwalk dock may not be taken into the Gulf of Mexico. 3.9. Kayaks and canoes from the North Boardwalk dock must be returned to the dock and stowed upside down on the dock. Life jackets and equipment borrowed must be returned to Station 6. RULES & REGULATIONS Pelican Bay Member Guide 2023 128 PelicanBay.org
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