Safety Rules for Paddlers

• Always wear your PFD

• Never paddle alone

• Dress for the water temperature, not the air

• Wear a wetsuit, polypro and fleece - never cotton

• Carry a VHF

• File a float plan

• Use a paddle leash

• Use  GPS along with charts and a compass on estuaries and the sound

• Carry a light and whistle

• Learn to use a paddle float

• Learn and practice several re-entry methods