Rowing Off "Our Beach" on Lambert Channel
(Part of the Salish Sea)
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Our Thanks to our guest, Malte Sandstede, for the 4 photos taken on the water.
The Lambert Channel, between our shore and Hornby Island, is quite often as calm as a lake and ideal for rowing! The crystal clear water around Denman and Hornby Islands was described by the famous underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau, as the second best for diving in the world! (I know, only second best?) Whilst out on the water you'll likely encounter curious otters and eagles fishing and nesting in the shoreline trees; if you have the stamina you could row the 2 miles over to Hornby to visit the Thatch Pub or Heron Rocks where seals swim underneath you and if you're lucky, you'll spot a pod of hunting orcas! A longer row North along the Denman shoreline will take you to Sandy Island Marine Park (aka Tree Island and aka Bird Island). However, most folk just want to get out into the middle of the water and experience the profound peace, calm and beauty of it all.
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The rowboat, kayak and trail bikes are our personal property that we provide for your enjoyment while staying at Manna House. We do not charge anything for their use, we only ask that you use these amenities in a responsible manner and return them in the same condition.
Tide Times for Denman Island: You want to try to time your launch/trip for as near to high tide as possible...
Click here for the Tide Timetable.
Click here for the Tide Timetable.
Booking: We only have the one rowboat, making it necessary to book in advance, to avoid disappointment. Check your dates on the calendar below, then book using the form below that. Please note, whilst previous rowing experience is not necessary, you will be asked to affirm that you are physically able and competant to take the rowboat out on your own.
The Weather: Your trip will depend on there being decent weather on the day. If it starts out too windy, it often dies down in the afternoon. Your booking reserves the rowboat for you, but you are not obliged to use it! Therefore we will only accept one booking during the day, although a second trip may be booked for the evening.
Cancelling Your Booking: If you wish to cancel your booking please let us know straight away, so that we can free-up the calendar for another guest.
The loan of the Rowboat is subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The GUEST acknowledges they will examine the rowboat prior to departure, and only continue if found to be suitable for the purpose, and that other accessory equipment is in suitable and acceptable condition; the guest will maintain both rowboat and equipment in a safe, dependable condition while in their custody.
2. The GUEST affirms that they are physically able and competant to take the rowboat out on the ocean.
3. The GUEST agrees to report any accident, malfunction or damage to the kayak, to the HOST immediately in accordance with paragraph six (6).
4. A portion of the Rental Damage Deposit shall be retained by the HOST as full or partial compensation for failing to return said rowboat in as good condition, ordinary wear and tear (e.g. scratched paintwork) excluded, as when received; for reimbursement of articles damaged, missing or broken.
5. The GUEST agrees not to use, nor permit the use:
a. of the rowboat for any unlawful purpose;
b. of the rowboat in a careless or negligent manner;
c. by any other person, except the other guest/member of the party.
6. The GUEST acknowledges his/her responsibility for the safe and proper operation of the rowboat; and for the safety and welfare of other guests and persons. It is AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE GUEST(S) that the HOST shall not be held liable for damages, inconvenience or time lost caused by accident, breakdown or malfunction of the rowboat. The GUEST FURTHER AGREES to indemnify and hold harmless the HOST from, and against any and all claims for loss of or damage to property or injury to persons (including death) resulting through the use, operation or possession of said rowboat. The GUEST further agrees to hold the HOST harmless should loss or damages occur to any of the GUEST'S personal property while carried in, or on, the rowboat, including loss or damage caused by accident, theft or any other cause whatsoever.
7. The GUEST expressly aggress to indemnify and hold the HOST harmless of, from, and against any and all loss, costs, damages, attorney fees and/or liability in connection with the enforcing of the foregoing contract by the HOST, to enforce any of the terms, conditions and/or provisions hereof. It is understood and agreed that the Venue of any action hereunder shall be in British Columbia, the Province of HOST.
8. In the event of malfunction, breakdown, or if any defect is discovered after acceptance of the rowboat, that the GUEST will immediately report same to the HOST. Continued use of it shall be entirely at the GUEST’S risk and thus the GUEST assumes all liabilities of injury and damage to all persons and property that may become involved by its continued use.
9. The HOST'S ability to provide the rowboat, if reserved, is contingent upon and subject to the return of the unit by the previous guest, or any other cause beyond the HOST’S control.
10. The rules and regulation contained herein are for the safety and welfare of all who use the facilities. The GUEST certifies that he/she has read and understands said rules and regulations, and further assumes the responsibility to see that his/her family and/or guest(s) will obey the rules.
11. Should any term or condition of this Agreement be held void or unenforceable, the term shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and the enforceability of the remainder shall not be affected and will remain in full force and effect.
12. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN GUEST(S) AND HOST; THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR INDUCEMENT, VERBAL OR WRITTEN, HAS BEEN MADE WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
1. The GUEST acknowledges they will examine the rowboat prior to departure, and only continue if found to be suitable for the purpose, and that other accessory equipment is in suitable and acceptable condition; the guest will maintain both rowboat and equipment in a safe, dependable condition while in their custody.
2. The GUEST affirms that they are physically able and competant to take the rowboat out on the ocean.
3. The GUEST agrees to report any accident, malfunction or damage to the kayak, to the HOST immediately in accordance with paragraph six (6).
4. A portion of the Rental Damage Deposit shall be retained by the HOST as full or partial compensation for failing to return said rowboat in as good condition, ordinary wear and tear (e.g. scratched paintwork) excluded, as when received; for reimbursement of articles damaged, missing or broken.
5. The GUEST agrees not to use, nor permit the use:
a. of the rowboat for any unlawful purpose;
b. of the rowboat in a careless or negligent manner;
c. by any other person, except the other guest/member of the party.
6. The GUEST acknowledges his/her responsibility for the safe and proper operation of the rowboat; and for the safety and welfare of other guests and persons. It is AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE GUEST(S) that the HOST shall not be held liable for damages, inconvenience or time lost caused by accident, breakdown or malfunction of the rowboat. The GUEST FURTHER AGREES to indemnify and hold harmless the HOST from, and against any and all claims for loss of or damage to property or injury to persons (including death) resulting through the use, operation or possession of said rowboat. The GUEST further agrees to hold the HOST harmless should loss or damages occur to any of the GUEST'S personal property while carried in, or on, the rowboat, including loss or damage caused by accident, theft or any other cause whatsoever.
7. The GUEST expressly aggress to indemnify and hold the HOST harmless of, from, and against any and all loss, costs, damages, attorney fees and/or liability in connection with the enforcing of the foregoing contract by the HOST, to enforce any of the terms, conditions and/or provisions hereof. It is understood and agreed that the Venue of any action hereunder shall be in British Columbia, the Province of HOST.
8. In the event of malfunction, breakdown, or if any defect is discovered after acceptance of the rowboat, that the GUEST will immediately report same to the HOST. Continued use of it shall be entirely at the GUEST’S risk and thus the GUEST assumes all liabilities of injury and damage to all persons and property that may become involved by its continued use.
9. The HOST'S ability to provide the rowboat, if reserved, is contingent upon and subject to the return of the unit by the previous guest, or any other cause beyond the HOST’S control.
10. The rules and regulation contained herein are for the safety and welfare of all who use the facilities. The GUEST certifies that he/she has read and understands said rules and regulations, and further assumes the responsibility to see that his/her family and/or guest(s) will obey the rules.
11. Should any term or condition of this Agreement be held void or unenforceable, the term shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and the enforceability of the remainder shall not be affected and will remain in full force and effect.
12. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN GUEST(S) AND HOST; THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR INDUCEMENT, VERBAL OR WRITTEN, HAS BEEN MADE WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
