kayak launching

[levitch]

Hey all,

I just got a kayak last summer and I am unclear about the "rules" of launching my kayak from a public park. Do I need to go to a boat launch or am I allowed to put in anywhere that is publicly accessible?

Thanks in advance

[jsdx]

according to this link.

https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/laws ... o-2004-276

No person shall transport across, launch or beach a boat in any park except on a portion of land specified for such purposes.

“boat” includes a canoe, rowboat, punt, sailboat, outboard and inboard motor boat, and personal water craft;

I'd guess kayaks are also "boats" if someone wanted to enforce the rules.

Seems a bit restrictive to me. I certainly understand anything that needs a trailer so you don't drive randomly across parks but for stuff that you can portage ?

Anyhow, I've see lots of people launch kayaks and canoes from parks in the city so I'd say go for it.

[FLOATFISHIN]

I have a little aluminum car topper, I now leave it at the cottage, but when I first bought it 6 years ago, I'd put it in the Rideau right in the city all the time. I had it on The Jock as well. I never had anyone bother me, and your putting in a Kayak. If you dragged across a beach or something with crowds, I can see someone getting out of joint. As Jsdx said, I would not worry. I see people around parks on the river all the time with their kayak's. They opened a spot on the canal a few years back specifically for people to put in their kayaks, and paddle boards. I think your just fine!

F.F

[levitch]

thx JSDX and FLOATFISHIN

I was planning on going with the "ask forgiveness instead of permission" route anyway .. but just figured I'd touch base with some experience