Kayak Safety

Certain states or local parks require permits for non-motorized craft launches, ensuring facility...

A discipline requiring balance and use of a paddle; boater education in some states includes wear...

Strategies to prevent accidents, including early course changes, clear signals, and adherence to ...

Strong, narrow water flows pulling away from shore; swimmers and small craft risk being swept off...

Specialized instruction for operating and rescuing in fast-moving rivers or flood zones; typicall...

Personal watersports devices lifting above the water on a hydrofoil wing; operators must still fo...

Guidelines to avoid spreading non-native plants or animals (e.g., zebra mussels) between waterway...

A life jacket or buoyant vest meeting U.S. Coast Guard standards; all states require an adequate ...

Specific technique for re-righting a flipped kayak (e.g., the “Eskimo Roll” or a T-rescue). Boate...

Best practices when kayaking or canoeing in groups: maintain spacing, use a float plan, and commu...

A situation where someone falls off the vessel into the water; boater education covers the correc...

Similar to kayak safety but emphasizing tandem paddling, weight distribution, and dealing with cu...