Paddling Safely
- ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD
- Make sure it is zipped up and cinched tight.
- DON’T use DRUGS/ALCOHOL while boating
- Know how to swim
- The water is COLD!
- Bring an extra pair of dry clothes
- ONLY paddle in conditions that YOU and ALL of your paddling buddies can handle SAFELY
- Make sure you know how to do a "wet exit" if kayaking
- SCOUT Rapids if you have not paddled them before
- AVOID Strainer & Sweepers
- Carry an EXTRA paddle in your canoe
- DON’T OVERLOAD Your boat
- Tie equipment into you boat so you don’t lose it if you swamp
- STAY LOW
- You will be more stable with a lower center of gravity
