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Take advantage of our many paddlecraft safety resources below. If you are interested in recreational boating safety on the water, visit our Information for Boaters page.

READY YOUR CRAFT:
GET A VESSEL SAFETY CHECK
FIND AN EXAMINER
BE PREPARED:
TAKE A PADDLECRAFT SAFETY CLASS
SEARCH FOR A CLASS
DON'T WAIT:
MAKE A FLOAT PLAN
"SAFER PADDLING" VIDEO & LEARNING SERIES
GET INVOLVED:
AUXPAD PROGRAM
VISIT COAST GUARD BOATING SAFETY
VISIT THE AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION WEBSITE
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Paddlecraft Safety Division
Choose the Right
Life Jacket
Inflatable Life Jackets
Beginner's Guide to Safe Paddling
Rules of the Road
Cold Water Kills
Water Safety for Duck Hunters
Paddler's Safety Checklist
Kayak Checklist
Paddleboard Checklist
CG‑3865: Accident Report