Lake Claire

Lake Claire Policies

• To ensure the safety of all guests, the following are prohibited:
  • Swimming
  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Fishing
  • Unauthorized vehicles on grass
  • Motorized boats
  • Personal stoves or grills
  • Glass containers
  • Water balloons, glitter, confetti, or anything else that leaves little pieces of trash in the environment
  • Unmanned remote-controlled aircraft systems or drones are not permitted on or above UCF Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) outdoor facilities without advance prior authorization from RWC administration.

• Any safety hazards should be reported immediately to the staff.
• Participants must abide by the decisions of the Outdoor Adventure staff. Failure to adhere to these policies could result in immediate removal of the facility, loss of equipment rentals and RWC privileges.
• Pets are not permitted on RWC facilities. Service animals that provide assistance to individuals with disabilities are permitted when in compliance with University policy. Service animals may go on rented vessels but must wear a personal flotation device (PFD). The RWC does not have PFD’s available for service animals.

Equipment and Rentals

• Only vessels authorized by the RWC staff are permitted for use on Lake Claire. Motorized vessels are strictly prohibited.
• Grilling may only be done in the designated built-in grills under each pavilion.
• Only current UCF students are eligible to rent vessels and equipment. All rentals require a valid UCF ID or government-issued photo ID.
  • UCF students are allowed to bring a non-UCF guest if over the age of 18. Guests must have a government-issued photo ID to participate.
• No equipment reservations are accepted. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Individuals abusing equipment and/or not following proper procedures may be ineligible to rent equipment in the future.
• PFD’s (Personal Floatation Devices) must be worn at all times while on one of the OA vessels. Service animals may go on rented vessels but must wear a personal flotation device (PFD). The RWC does not have PFD’s available for service animals.

Damages

• Equipment must be returned in the condition it left the boathouse, or damage fees will be assessed.
• Fees will be assessed at the current retail price for repair or replacement of damaged or lost equipment.
• If a participant damages a boat, he/she will receive a damage report and will be contacted by the Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure within the next 5 business days.
• The participants will be required to pay for the damages in the Outdoor Adventure Center.

Reservations

• All groups must reserve the Lake Claire facility through the Recreation and Wellness Center reservation page.
• Reservation requests must be made at least 21 business days prior to the day of the event or by special request pending the approval of the Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure.
• Reservations must be canceled at least 48 hours in advance.

Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability 

• A waiver must be filled out in order to rent any equipment.

Severe Weather

• During open hours of operation, participants will be warned by the staff members of the inclement weather. All participants are recommended to leave the facility and return to the RWC, their vehicles, or a lightning-rod-equipped shelter.