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Misty Blue · 06-26-2008, 05:09 AM

When it comes to teaching boating, navigation, etc. I am usually the one putting the chalk on the board. But I have a real hole in my skills and need the help of experienced and knowledgeable paddlers in our little Forum family.

The Coast Guard is in a panic about the increasing number of fatalities in kayaks, canoes and small rowboats. While they are not the largest part of the boating accident pie, the accident rate is rising at an alarming pace and the Auxiliary (and I assume the USPS) has been asked to make paddle boat inspections and education a priority.

While I own two kayaks and a canoe I am affraid that I know little about their safety. Can some of you guys help me out with suggestions. I need to enough information and hints to make about a five minute chat (nothing happens on the water) with paddlers at the launch ramps, etc.

Thanks for your help!

Misty Blue.

06-26-2008, 05:09 AM	#1
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Paddle boat help. When it comes to teaching boating, navigation, etc. I am usually the one putting the chalk on the board. But I have a real hole in my skills and need the help of experienced and knowledgeable paddlers in our little Forum family. The Coast Guard is in a panic about the increasing number of fatalities in kayaks, canoes and small rowboats. While they are not the largest part of the boating accident pie, the accident rate is rising at an alarming pace and the Auxiliary (and I assume the USPS) has been asked to make paddle boat inspections and education a priority. While I own two kayaks and a canoe I am affraid that I know little about their safety. Can some of you guys help me out with suggestions. I need to enough information and hints to make about a five minute chat (nothing happens on the water) with paddlers at the launch ramps, etc. Thanks for your help! Misty Blue.