Boathouse

The following guidelines are provided to us from the Anacostia Community Boathouse.  We
share the boathouse with several other organizations and the goal of these guidelines is to
provide a safe and fun experience for all.

Welcome to the Anacostia Community Boathouse. The Boathouse is community organization
located on National Park Service property and managed through the voluntary efforts of the
users of the Boathouse.
Adopted by the Board June 21, 2005
1. Think safety first on land and on the water.
• No running, horseplay, shouting or goofing around in the boathouse or the surrounding
areas.
• Don’t block the ramps or access in and out of the boathouse.
• When erging in the boathouse, try to do so out of the way of traffic; those using the ergs
need to yield/move for incoming or outgoing shells.
2. For safety and sanitation reasons, no bare feet in the boathouse, on the docks, or
surrounding areas.
3. Do not leave valuables in the boathouse.
4. Report broken team equipment or unsafe conditions to your coach. Coaches will report any
broken boathouse equipment or unsafe conditions to the ACBA Safety Committee.
5. Report injuries including cuts or blood on oars to your coach.
6. Respect other users of the boathouse.
• No changing in the boathouse other than in the restroom.
• No profanity in the boathouse or its environment.
7. Respect the boathouse and others’ equipment. Do not handle or use others’ equipment
without permission (e.g., white boards, paddling ergs, dragon boats).
8. Clean up and discard trash and recyclables, even if they aren’t yours. Boathouse members
maintain the grounds and take out the trash.
• Use of refillable water bottles with the user’s name is encouraged.
9. Put away anything you take out. Before you leave, double check nothing was left out or
behind (ergs, oars, etc.).
10. Keep the boathouse locked if it is unattended; coaches should always have keys to the
boathouse with them.
11. Flagrant or persistent breaking of these guidelines can lead to an individual being denied
the use of the Boathouse.