Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Safety

A discipline requiring balance and use of a paddle; boater education in some states includes wearing a leash, PFD, and respecting navigation rules near powered vessels.

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Collision Avoidance

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

PFD (Personal Flotation Device)

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

Buoy System

The arrangement of lateral or non-lateral buoys indicating safe channels, hazards, or controlled ...

Kayak Safety

Techniques and equipment (e.g., wearing a PFD, using a whistle) for safe paddling in rivers, lake...

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