Planning to Paddle? Know Your Limits!
When getting ready to head out on your next paddling trip, be sure to keep these five safety tips in mind to ensure you have an enjoyable time on the water.
1. Wear Your Lifejacket - Expect to capsize and swim occasionally when paddling a canoe, kayak or raft? Learn more about PFDs
2. Trip Preparation and Planning - Getting ready to schedule your next trip? Learn more useful tips
3. Cold Water Safety - Cold water is extremely dangerous! Learn more about protecting yourself in this environment
4. Rules of the Road - What paddlers need to know when sharing the waterways
5. Safety Check - Safety tips you need to consider the next time you head out on the water
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In addition to the "Top Five" here are 5 more to round out the "Top Ten"!
6. Practices, Ethics and Conduct
8. River Paddler's Guide to Rescue
9. Best Practices for Paddlers and Paddlesports Programs
10. Take a paddlesports safety and skill development course! on-line or on-water!
