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Paddling Safety Tips | Minnesota DNR

Get more suggestions of what to carry with our paddler's checklist (PDF). Learn more about boat and water safety.

Kayaking Safety: Tips for a Safe & Fun Day | REI Expert Advice

If you'd like to enjoy many happy returns on your kayaking adventures, then follow these simple safety guidelines.

Our Top Paddling Safety Tips - Aqua Bound

Safety should always be a top priority when you kayak, canoe, packraft or paddle board. Here are some essential safety guidelines, including tips from a couple ...

10 Canoeing and Kayaking Safety Tips

From preparing emergency plans to practicing good hygiene, these helpful pieces of advice will help ensure a smooth and safe return to the kayaking and ...

Best Practices for Paddlers and Paddlesport Programs

Being safe on the water always starts with wearing your lifejacket (PFD). In addition, please consider the following advice:.

Kayak Safety 101 - EZ Dock

Kayak close to shores and ensure you're always in plain sight when kayaking. You should also avoid areas with heavy watercraft traffic — like ...

A Beginner's Guide to Safer Paddling: 8 Tips for Success

Paddling is a fun and safe activity, especially if you pay attention to these common-sense rules — always wear a life jacket, don't paddle alone, dress for ...

Kayak safety for new paddlers? - Reddit

Always wear a life jacket, even in calm waters and avoid paddling alone if possible. Upvote

Paddling Safety - Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Safety Tips · Never boat alone. · Wear a life jacket at all times, particularly in moving water. · Be prepared to swim. · Prepare yourself and your gear for getting ...

Paddling Instruction & Safety - Iowa DNR

Paddling Safety Tips · Wear a properly-fitted lifejacket while on the water. · Paddle with a group, not by yourself. · Dress appropriately for weather and water ...

Beginners guide to… water safety | Welcome to the Paddler magazine

Simple tips for safe paddling include staying close to shore on open water, paddling in calm conditions and wearing a leash and BA when SUP'ing on open water.

Safety While Paddling - Boat Ed

Safety While Paddling · Always put on a PFD before entering the watercraft, and keep it on throughout the outing. · Never go out alone. · Never overload the craft.

Canoe Safety Tips | EEK WI

Here are some tips for keeping dry and steering clear of danger: Pack the right things, Get ready, Get into your canoe, Paddle safely.

Safety/Classes - Illinois Paddling Council

Good swimmers still need life jackets. When people tip a kayak or canoe, they may become disoriented, injured or unconscious. Life jackets can keep victims' ...

Paddlers Safety Checklist - Maryland DNR

Appropriate clothing – always dress for the weather and know what to expect. Temperature changes can occur rapidly. Layers of clothing insulate in cool weather ...

Safe & Ethical Paddling - TPWD

Recommended Safety Tips · never paddle alone, · always file a "float plan": tell someone where you are going and when you are expected to return, · check weather ...

Paddling Guidelines | REI Expert Advice

Basic safety guidelines · Wear your PFD at all times while paddling. · Only paddle in conditions that you and all of your paddling partners can handle safely.

Basic Canoe Safety | Paddling.com

Better yet, avoid the open water and stay in calm, protected areas. Another real weather hazard is thunderstorms. If you hear thunder, you know that there's ...

Basic Safety Tips for Boating and Kayaking - Seattle Yachts

It's wise to take basic precautions so you not only enjoy your excursion but stay healthy and safe to enjoy many more outings.

Paddling Safety Resources - Kayak the Susquehanna Greenway

Kid's Life Jackets (tips and guidelines). Ocean Kayak: Safety Tips for Kayaking (basic boating safety information, packing lists for paddling trips). American ...