Public Education Course Flyer: Paddlers Guide to Safety

Paddler’s Guide to Safety has been prepared by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in cooperation with the American Canoe Association. It is designed as a stand-alone course that can precede or supplement on-the-water experience.

The objective for this course is for novice paddlers to be aware of the basic issues and needs for paddling safety, the basic equipment they should have, and to provide some info about paddling that will help them be a more knowledgeable and safer paddler.

There are Three Major Points:

• The need to have and wear a proper life jacket.
• The need to be prepared and have proper safety equipment.
• The need for general awareness about all aspects of paddling safety, including situational awareness and the need to practice skills.