WELLS COLLEGE BOATHOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Wells College boathouse, planted directly on the shores of Cayuga Lake, will be open for use by students, staff and faculty. Students, Staff and Faculty are able to take a boat out onto the lake or enjoy swimming from the dock under appropriate supervision and during posted times.

BOATING RULES AND REGULATIONS

HOURS OF OPERATION:
SUNDAY (09/01/13 to 10/06/13)
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weather permitting

  • Gary Robertson, Physical Education Instructor and Activities Instructor, will monitor boat usage during these times.
  • All Wells College students, staff and faculty are eligible to use the boats after signing the appropriate waiver. Waivers will be available at the boathouse and will be kept on file. Mr. Robertson has the right to deny usage of the boats to anyone he feels is not competent to use the vessels in an appropriate and safe manner.
  • Students are no longer required to pass swim and boating tests before using the boats.
  • All students, staff and faculty MUST WEAR a lifejacket when operating the vessels.
  • Students, staff and faculty must stay within 400 yards of the boathouse when aboard the vessels.

WELLS COLLEGE BOATHOUSE EQUIPMENT USAGE AGREEMENT/WAIVER

SWIMMING RULES AND REGULATIONS

HOURS OF OPERATION:
SUNDAY (09/01/13 to 10/06/13)
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weather permitting

  • Lifeguards will have no involvement or oversight of boating activities.
  • Students are no longer required to pass the swim test for lake swimming.
  • Swimmers cannot pass the white buoy and must stay close to the boathouse.

Any questions regarding the use of both the boathouse and the beach can contact the Athletic Department at athletics@wells.edu.