Safer Paddling
Your guide to Safer Paddling brought to you in partnership with the Watersports Foundation and United States Coast Guard.
Going paddling? Remember to ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET and be sure to file a proper Float Plan.
Photo by Desintegrator, Shutterstock. For many adult paddlers, a cold beer or delicious cocktail is the…
Photo by: Dmitri T, Shutterstock Regardless of whether you’re an expert paddler with decades of…
I’ve been on paddling tours all over the world, from New England to the Galapagos Islands. While every…
I went for a quick jaunt in a canoe one unseasonably warm and sunny morning not long ago. By the time I…
Paddling often appears simple and safe enough when you’re a spectator watching from afar. But when you…
Credit: Ballygally View Images To the untrained eye, it might look like just another ripple on the…
Credit: Paulm1993 In a rare and tragic incident, 61-year-old Cynthia Diekema of Davenport, Florida, was…
Credit: Luciano Santandreu When you’re paddling in salt water, there’s always a risk of a shark…
Credit: Mark Taylor Cunningham Spring is one of the busiest seasons for paddling lovers. As soon as snow…
If you love a snow day and kayaking, canoeing, and SUP boarding, you may have wondered if you can…
Canoeing and kayaking are activities that immerse you in nature, offering a sense of adventure and…
When choosing a kayak, especially for touring or sea kayaking, one feature you may encounter frequently…
Paddling in a large group has a lot of benefits. There is safety in numbers, and it makes carrying gear…
Standup paddle boarding is arguably the fastest-growing watersport on the planet. It’s an activity you…
Spotting a whale or a pod of dolphins from a kayak, canoe, or SUP board is a thrilling experience that…
Photo credit: Facebook, Grand County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Two Moab men helped a family avoid…
SUP boarding is a fantastic summertime activity. Inflatable SUP boards make it easier than ever to bring…
Life Jackets only work when you’re wearing them. This might sound like the most obvious statement you’ve…
Think for a minute. What’s the dumbest thing you’ve seen on the water lately? How about somebody’s idiot…
For paddlers, understanding the limits of ability and equipment is extremely important. Too often,…
Rod, reel, hatchet? Check, check and check. Compound Bow? Double check – didn’t you see Deliverance?…
We’re all eager to enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding this summer, but many people overlook a…
When shopping for an affordable recreational kayak, many people assume that any model will do, as long…
The Sea Tow Foundation facilitated the generous donation of nearly 800 brand new adult-sized life…