Documents
These Documents are for are in pdf format. They are printable. Please note all modern web browsers offer direct support for pdfs. The Paddle Skills and Trip Coordinator guidelines contain valuable information for all paddlers.
GLP MEMBERSHIP FORM
As an alternative to the online form, you can print this form. Fill it out and give it to any GLP officer along with a check. This can be handy if you decide to come to one of our events and are not yet a member.
GLP Waiver Form
The waiver form is a legal document stating that you understand the risks involved in going out on the water and hold Great Lakes Paddlers harmless and …. (Insert more boring legalese here).
PADDLE SKILLS & TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING GUIDE
This guide helps paddlers determine if a trip is appropriate for them based on their skill and experience level.
TRIP COORDINATOR GUIDELINES
The Trip Coordinator’s guide spells out our expectations for those of us who lead formal paddles. It pays a lot of attention to the details that guarantee a successful trip. Trip Coordinators:
- Make sure car shuttling so that everyone can get back to the launch point, where their cars are parked, after the paddle.
- Make sure it’s possible to paddle in both directions (with and against the current) on rivers
- Make sure there is a good place to launch our boats.
- Make sure that waivers are signed
- Make sure that someone is “sweep” (the paddler who is always last, to make sure no one ever just disappears)
- Make sure that arrangements for after-paddle activities — lunch, beer, etc are handled.
CLUB BYLAWS
Detailed bylaws of the club. Can’t sleep? Try reading these.