Safety
 
The American Canoe Association has a variety of safety resources you can print and use in educational programs and for community outreach.

The 'Know Your Limits' offers information on each of the most popular forms of paddling, what to take, hazards to watch for and a fun cartoon on how to dress for the activity.

The ACA's Paddlesport Safety Guidelines (pdf) offers advice on how to prepare, plan and enjoy paddling for multiple types of craft.

Each year, thousands of paddlers share the water with commercial craft and the recreational power boater. Do you know the Rules of the Road for Paddlers? Check out some easy tips to help you stay safe and in control.

What do you really need to take? Isn't that entire list overkill? See how prepared you really are? Paddlers' safety checklist.

At a time when more and more government officials are scrutinizing paddlesport safety and seeking to further regulate paddling, paddlers must be armed with the facts and paddler-friendly policy recommendations for reducing the number of fatalities. The new ACA report Critical Judgment II: Understanding and Preventing Canoe and Kayak Fatalities is an essential tool for all paddlers who need to understand the full scope and nature of canoe and kayak related fatalities. Find out which populations are most at risk, the role of specific hazards, and what mistakes led to these tragedies.

A fun introduction to Paddling is the Beginner's Guide to Paddling.

Safety Related Issues

Check out the ACA's Paddle Safe, Paddle Smart Brochure Series

ACA Best Practices Brochures

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