All prospective CRRPC members, regardless of skill level, are required to complete a short certification process before being granted membership and access to launch without supervision.

The purpose of the certification process is to fulfill CRRPC’s “Safety-Always-First” commitment, which necessitates that the technical and boat-handling skills of all members be evaluated for compliance with CRRPC’s experience requirement, and that all members be provided with the key safety and navigational instruction required for operation of human-powered craft on an urban waterway.

As a guide, most individuals who have at a minimum followed a year-long course of paddling or rowing instruction will be able to demonstrate compliance with CRRPC’s experience requirement.

Inexperienced rowers can meet the certification requirement by progressing through our Learn To Row Program.