Olympic Basin Regulations

1. Access to the water is reserved for members of the Olympic Basin partners.
2. Access to the Olympic Basin is only permitted during the hours of operation stipulated by the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau.
3. Thirty (30) minutes after sunset, all boats must have an indicator light as stipulated by Transport Canada.
4. When the water temperature is below 8 degrees Celsius (46 degrees Fahrenheit) only supervised elite and competitive training groups are allowed to train on the water.
5. Users must always announce their presence to SPJD staff before going into the water area.
6. While they are on the water, members must be accompanied by a teammate or coach at all times.
7. Every member must have a personal flotation device (PFD) approved by the Canadian government and use it based on the Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide, as well as the related provincial and national federations (with the exception of those regarding kayaks and speed canoes).
8. Motor-boat operators must be at least 16 years of age and have an up-to-date water-craft operating card.
9. Users must always conduct themselves in a safe manner on the Basin's deck and in the boats.
10. Users must obey the signs and the spaces assigned to them on the site and on the water.
11. Any incident leading to material or physical damage must immediately be reported to SPJD staff, which will take charge of applying the appropriate measures.
12. When there is a breakage of equipment or material belonging to the SPJD, members are responsible for reporting it to the staff on duty.
13. The Olympic Basin is reserved solely for the use of rowboats, dragon boats, canoe-kayaks, Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP), surfskis and outriggers.
14. Swimming in the Olympic Basin is prohibited unless permission is granted by the SPJD.
15. Only vehicles authorized by the SPJD are allowed on the Olympic Basin deck.
16. Only motor boats authorized by the SPJD are allowed on the Olympic Basin.
17. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times on the site.
18. Throwing stones or any other projectile into the water is prohibited.
19. Prior authorization from the SPJD must be obtained to use barbecues on the site.
20. Propane tanks must be kept outside the facilities in the enclosures designated for this purpose.
21. Prior authorization from the SPJD must be obtained for any selling of derivative products or food on the deck of the Olympic Basin or inside the Athletes' Quarters.

Olympic Basin configuration

Rowing configuration: 7 lanes

6	Rowing
5	Rowing
4	Canoe kayak & dragon boat
3	Canoe kayak & dragon boat
2	Canoe kayak & dragon boat
1	Rowing
0	Mixed corridor, increased vigilance

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Rowing

Canoe kayak & dragon boat

Mixed corridor, increased vigilance

Canoe kayak configuration: 10 lanes

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