Our Approach to Covid-19 Safety

Maine Paddling Connection is taking a variety of steps to minimize the risk of exposure to Covid-19.

Sanitizing and Cleaning of equipment

• Canoes, SUPs and paddling gear is cleaned and disinfected after every use.

• Paddles and pfd’s are rotated in and out of use to maximize time between uses.

• Hand sanitizer, a hand washing station and extra ppe is present at our storage/maintenance facility for staff.
  
  

Physical Distancing and Face Coverings

• Customers are asked to wear face coverings when rental equipment is being delivered and prepared and also when getting ready for an outing or class.

• While paddling, face coverings are not required.

• Staff and customers are asked to socially distance whenever possible.

• Staff will avoid passing equipment directly to customers.
  
  

Reservations and Payment

• Rentals and classes must be reserved in advanced.

• If state travel restrictions prevent participants from renting equipment or taking classes, a full refund will be issued.

• All paddlers need to complete a brief Covid-19 questionnaire and must sign off that they are in compliance with the state’s mandatory quarantine policy for certain out-of-state visitors.

• Non-contact payments will not be mandatory, but will be available to reduce interaction.
  
  

Staffing

• Staff will stay home if they show symptoms of Covid-19 or were in sustained contact with others experiencing symptoms.

• Staff will wear face coverings whenever they work in areas where others are present.

• Extra face coverings and gloves are available to staff.
  
  

Classes and Outings

• Instructors will address Covid-19 safety before classes.

• Instructors will have extra face coverings and hand sanitizer with them during classes.

• Staff will have extra face coverings and hand sanitizer on Outings.