Tips: While On The River

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Tips: While On The River

Category : The Downstream

Hello everyone! Here are some tips for when you are on your trip.

  1. It is recommended that you leave your PFD on at all times, even when swimming.
  2. Keep your craft under control. Control must be good enough at all times to stop or reach shore.
  3. Know your boating ability. Do not enter a fast current unless you feel sure you can paddle through it.
  4. Respect anglers. Paddle to the shore opposite of their lines and pass by quietly.
  5. When paddling in a group, assign a boat to lead and a sweep boat to paddle in the rear. Both the lead and sweep positions should be held by experienced paddlers. Never get ahead of the lead or behind the sweeper.
  6. Do not paddle in flood conditions. This can cause fluctuations in the current.
  7. Keep and appropriate distance between canoes. No need to risk a crash.
  8. Keep a lookout for hazards and avoid them.
  9. Never dive head first into the water.
  10. Respect private property. Please do not trespass.
  11. It is recommended that you do not paddle alone. Bring your friends!