What are the protocols for meeting commercial jet ski rental operators and launching personal watercraft at Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch?

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When utilizing third-party watercraft rental operators such as Rent Our Ski at Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch, strict staging and launching protocols must be followed to maintain facility flow and safety. Commercial operators are not permitted to idle or stage their trailers directly at the launch ramps. Instead, operators must park their transport vehicles and trailers in the designated commercial staging area located approximately 200 meters north of the main ramp. Renters must arrive at this designated staging zone exactly 30 minutes prior to their scheduled launch time. During this meeting, the renter must present a valid government-issued photo ID, complete the mandatory safety briefing, and sign the liability waiver. Once the paperwork is verified, the operator will hitch the personal watercraft (PWC) to the renter’s vehicle or escort the renter to the ramp for a guided launch. The actual launch window at the ramp is strictly limited to 10 minutes to prevent congestion. All PWCs must comply with Transport Canada regulations, including carrying the required safety equipment. Launch fees of $25.00 CAD apply per commercial watercraft deployment, which must be paid at the automated kiosk before approaching the ramp. Failure to adhere to the 30-minute staging protocol or the 10-minute ramp time limit may result in the cancellation of the rental session without a refund.