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====Auxiliary Promotes Paddlesports Safety====
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=Paddlecraft Safety: The Coast Guard Auxiliary's Next RBS Frontier=
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The American Canoe Association (ACA) and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary announced signing of a Memorandum of Agreement to promote safety among those who use kayaks, canoes and other paddlecraft. The new agreement establishes cooperative efforts broadening outreach and education to the paddle sports community. Paddlesports boating is one of the fastest growing recreational activities in the United States. In 2008 the Outdoor Industry Association reported that approximately 17.8 million people participated in paddlesports, getting out on the water nearly 50,000 times daily. [http://auxpa.org/weblog/blogs/index.php/2011/01/30/american-canoe-association-and-the-u-s-c Read More >>]
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====Memorandum of Agreement between the American Canoe Association and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary====
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Paddlecraft are the fastest growing form of recreational boating in the United States. The Outdoor Industry Association reports that about 17.8 million people participated in some type of paddlesports activity getting out on the water more than 50,000 times daily. With over one hundred thousand paddlecraft being sold annually, the US Coast Guard anticipates that by 2020 as many as 47 million paddlers will be using paddlecraft for touring, physical exercise, fishing, hunting or other activities.
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This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is entered into by the American Canoe
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Association and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for the purpose of establishing a
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framework for a cooperative relationship under which the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
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(Auxiliary) and the American Canoe Association (ACA) will assist one another in areas
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of mutual objectives.
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This Agreement is authorized under the provisions of 14 United States Code, Section 821
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With an investment of just a few dollars people can gain access to the nation’s waterways and therein lies the problem. Most of these paddlers lack experience. They overestimate their skill level and fail to properly assess environmental conditions.  Worse yet they often lack the proper safety equipment and the training needed to use that equipment to stay safe on the water.  Consider as well, the potential for conflict as this multitude of paddlers interacts with all manner of motorboats, sailboats, and commercial vessels navigating the same nearshore waters.
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through 832, the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 33, Part 5 and COMDTINST M
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16790.1F (Auxiliary Manual) which establish promoting and improving recreational
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[[Image:DSCN0812.jpg|thumb|There are lots of paddlers on America's waterways]]
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boating safety as a priority of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and authorize entering into
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The paddlesports community has become an important constituency for the Auxiliary Recreational Boating Safety program.  Unfortunately, the explosive growth of this segment of recreational boating has led to a disturbing upward trend in the number of injuries and accidents.  The Coast Guard has found that canoe and kayak fatalities have been steadily rising for a decade.  The sad part is that this loss of life could have been avoided with proper education. Most paddlers want to learn to how to be safe on the water, but don’t know where to go to get the necessary guidance and training.  
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agreements with States, local government and private entities to enhance boating safety.
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The American Canoe Association, Inc. is authorized by its National Bylaws to enter into
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This creates a tremendous opportunity for the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Members can engage the paddling community through our Public Education, Program Visitor and Vessel Examination programs. Auxiliary members are undaunted by new challenges like this one. Although the potential audience is quite large there is little doubt that effective safety training and counseling will lead to a marked reduction in the number of paddlesports accidents and fatalities.  Initially, the workload will be significant, but remember all of those paddlers have the potential to become members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary easing the burden of this new endeavor.
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to this agreement.
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The Auxiliary and ACA share similar concerns and responsibilities for educating
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=In the News=
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members in a wide variety of boating and nautical subjects. This agreement will
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encourage the agencies to communicate and to share information and training.
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Specific activities to be conducted under this MOA will be defined on a case-by-case
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basis by the ACA and the Auxiliary. Each Party may collaborate in the conduct of a
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broad range of domestic projects that support recreational boating safety, including but
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not limited to Public Education Programs, Vessel Safety Checks, Water Safety Education
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Outreach, and Volunteer support.
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1. A representative from each Party at the headquarters level may regularly provide
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==If Found stickers==
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each other updates through written correspondence, coordination meetings, and
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other mechanisms on program activities, training, development and related work
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pertaining to cooperative activities pursued under this MOA.
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2. Any ACA local group may establish local, volunteer working relationships with
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"If Found" stickers are available from ANSC as item number 2004A. Flotillas may order 200 per quarter.
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the local Auxiliary to support training and to promote recreational boating and
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water safety. Any local Auxiliary group may establish local, volunteer working
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relationships with the local ACA group to support training and to promote
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recreational boating and water safety.
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3. Nothing in this MOA shall be construed to require the ACA to use the Auxiliary
 
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or for the ACA to be responsible for conducting Auxiliary programs. Nothing in
 
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this MOA shall be construed to require the Auxiliary to use the ACA or for the
 
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Auxiliary to be responsible for conducting ACA programs.
 
  
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4. Each Party will work cooperatively in the exchange of applicable data,
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===Reaching Out to the Paddlesports Community===
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information, and products.
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* [http://bdept.cgaux.org/pdf/PaddlesportsNextFrontier2011.pdf Slide Presentation: Educating the Paddler]
  
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5. Each Party will cooperate on joint outreach and educational activities that may
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=Paddlecraft Resources=
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involve other partners of either organization.
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6. The activities conducted under this MOA may be documented and made available
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==Paddlecraft Standards and Best Practices==
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through appropriate journals, publications, and other established channels,
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* [[Image:video.gif|16px|Video available]] '''[https://paddling.com/learn/paddle-safety/ Paddle Safety training series]'''
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consistent with good scientific practice. Publications documenting cooperative
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* [http://www.americancanoe.org/?page=Top_10''American Canoe Association Top Ten Safety Tips for Paddlers'']
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efforts may be prepared by either Party, or jointly, provided that each Party is
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* [http://www.illinoispaddling.org/river_safety''Illinois Paddling Council Safety Tips for Paddlers'']
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given an opportunity to review and concur with manuscripts prior to publication.
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* [http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/safety:start''American Whitewater Safety Code'']
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* [[Image:video.gif|16px|Video available]] [http://vimeo.com/20477286 Sea Kayak Self Rescue]
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* [[Image:video.gif|16px|Video available]] [http://vimeo.com/20478180 Packing a Sea Kayak]
  
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7. The Parties agree that sharing credit is mutually beneficial and will assure that
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==Auxiliary and General Media Articles on Paddlecraft==
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appropriate citation and attribution is given for work performed under this MOA.
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* [http://www.auxpa.org/navigator/2004SPRING.pdf ''Paddling into History''], [http://www.auxpa.org/navigator/ '''Navigator'''], Winter 2004
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Uses of a Party’s logo or seal, however, will require advance approval by that
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* [http://eastern.districtnine.org/config/media/documents/newsletters/pb_eastwind_10-summer.pdf ''Engaging the Paddlesports Community''], [http://a092.uscgaux.info/pb.htm '''The Eastwind'''] (Ninth Eastern), Summer 2010
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Party.
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* [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1675598,00.html''Floating Your Own Boat''], [http://www.time.com/time/ '''Time Magazine'''], October 27, 2007
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* [http://www.cgauxa.org/beacon/2011-02-beacon.pdf ''The US Coast Guard Auxiliary Presents: Paddlefest''], [http://www.cgauxa.org/news.html '''e BEACON'''], February 2011
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* [http://cgauxdiv20.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/paddlesports-safety-training-a-necessary-priority/''Paddlesports Safety A Necessary Priority''], March 7, 2011
  
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8. AMENDMENT. This MOA may be modified or amended by mutual agreement
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==Paddlecraft Safety / Educational Videos==
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of each Party in writing.
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*Life Jackets Float. Do You? (YouTube) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpFwGQ35W1w&lr=1&feature=mhum]
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*Rescue for River Runners - R3 (YouTube)[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kWby9gm84k&feature=youtu.be]
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*Decide to Return (YouTube) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_TDyAtXdFM&lr=1&feature=mhum]
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*It's Your Turn - A Defensive Boating Primer (YouTube) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc6q-Z93Hj8&lr=1&feature=mhum]
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*Coastal Kayaking - National Paddlesport Safety System (YouTube)[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FILy4UFybWQ]
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*Whitewater Kayaking - National Paddlesport Safety System (YouTube)[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xE8EOVUZ3I]
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*Whitewater Rafting - National Paddlesport Safety System (YouTube)[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EljMIFKrWq0&lr=1]
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*SmartStart for Paddlers - A Paddlesport Safety Orientation (Vimeo)[http://vimeo.com/7725540]
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*Cold Water Boot Camp (NWSC)[http://www.watersafetycongress.org/resources.shtml]
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*The Ultimate Guide to Stand Up Paddling trailer [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qux0VR1n5hw]
  
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9. OTHER PROVISIONS. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to conflict with
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==Paddling TV on YouTube channels==
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current law or regulation or the directives of the Department of Homeland
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*Kayak Fishing Tales http://www.youtube.com/user/KayakFishingTales
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Security. If a term of this agreement is inconsistent with such authority, then that
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*Kayak Bass Fishing http://www.youtube.com/user/KayakBassinTV
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term shall be invalid, but the remaining terms and conditions of this agreement
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*Stand Up Paddling http://www.youtube.com/user/StandUpPaddlingTV
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shall remain in full force and effect.
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*Whitewater Kayaking http://www.youtube.com/user/WhitewaterPaddlingTV
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*Canoeing http://www.youtube.com/user/CanoeingTV
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*Recreational Paddling http://www.youtube.com/user/PaddleTV
  
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10. DURATION. This MOA may be terminated at any time by mutual written
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==Sea Kayaking==
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agreement of Parties or by either Party upon 90 days written notice to the other
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Party. Otherwise this MOA will remain in effect indefinitely.
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*SeaKayakingTV channel (on YouTube) http://www.youtube.com/user/SeaKayakingTV
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The following individuals will be the points of contact for this Strategic Alliance:
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*Three “Golden Rules” of Sea Kayaking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2qCv2rdaFw&feature=related
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*How to Dress for Kayaking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfHDnL7USJU&feature=relmfu
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*How to properly transport a kayak on the top of your vehicle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgPCYYfLjBA&feature=related
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*Anchoring A Fishing Kayak: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wllv5zVTsHQ&feature=related
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*How to perform a heel hook variation on the paddle floatreentry video: [http://theartofpaddling.com/2013/07/08/paddling-tips-the-heel-hook-paddle-float-reentry/]
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==Kayak Fishing==
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*Kayak Fishing "Golden Rules" of Kayak Fishing (YouTube)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-EgnKYr8lI]
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*Top 5 Shallow Water Kayak Fishing Tips (YouTube) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyNbIGaX1KE]
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*Choosing the Right Fishing Kayak (YouTube) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KFmqEP0bg]
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*How to Re-enter a Sit-on-top Kayak (YouTube)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3hAIkvRpJE]
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*How to Launch a Kayak in a Surf Zone (YouTube)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uxNdLkoCdU]
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*Top 5 Kayak Fishing Safety Rules (YouTube)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yaQc-7Xhg8]
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*How to Choose a Good Kayak Fishing Spot (YouTube)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZBxyPKWU3I]
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*Top 5 Off Shore Kayak Fishing Tips (YouTube)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5xwoosC87E]
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*3 Techniques Every Kayak Angler Should Know (YouTube)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBF8xAGE_fE]
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*Top 5 Ways to Customize your Fishing Kayak (YouTube)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK6tTgUm-fo]
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*Proper Technique for Paddling a Fishing Kayak (YouTube)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiYc84hBKlc]
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==Marine Radios for Safety==
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*Marine VHF Radios for Kayakers, Part 1 [http://theartofpaddling.com/2013/06/24/paddling-tips-marine-vhf-radios-part-1/]
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*Marine VHF Radios for Kayakers, Part 2 [http://theartofpaddling.com/2013/07/06/paddling-tips-marine-vhf-radios-part-2/?]
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Story about VHF radio and a rescue:
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*VHF radio saves lost sea kayaker in Puget Sound:  [http://coastguardnews.com/handheld-radio-saves-lost-kayaker/2013/07/24/#comments]
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Paddling Tips: Float Bags: http://theartofpaddling.com/2013/07/07/paddling-tips-float-bags/
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==Brochures==
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[[Image:NSBC-wear-it-logo-06.jpg|right|link=http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/]]
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* [http://safetyseal.net/pdf_files/BestPractices-USCGAux.pdf Best Practices for Paddlers and Paddlesports Programs]
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* [http://safetyseal.net/pdf_files/Paddler'sSafetyChecklist-USCGAux.pdf Paddler's Safety Checklist]
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* [http://safetyseal.net/pdf_files/WearIt-USCGAux.pdf Wear It! Lifejackets Matter]
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* [http://safetyseal.net/pdf_files/ColdWaterSurvival-USCGAux.pdf Cold Water Survival]
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* [http://safetyseal.net/pdf_files/ColdWaterSurvival-USCGAux.pdf Practices, Ethics and Conduct]
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==Reading list==
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The Reading List is a compilation of print and web resources that will be of useful to instructors, vessel examiners and others involved in paddlesports safety.  This list is a living document that will evolve as time goes on. 
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===The Kayak reader===
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* Alderson, Doug.  Sea-Kayakers Savvy Paddler.  Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 2001.
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* Burch, David.  Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation. Old Saybrook: Globe Pequot Press, 1993.
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* Diaz, Ralph.  Complete Folding Kayaker. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 1994
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* Dillon, Pamela and Jeremy Oyen, eds.  Kayaking, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2009.
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* Dowd, John.  Sea Kayaking, A Manual for Long Distance Touring.    Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd, 1988.
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* Gronseth, George and Matt Broze. Sea-Kayaker Deep Trouble and Their Lessons.  Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 1997.
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* Gullion, Laurie. Canoeing and Kayaking Instruction Manual.  Birmingham: Menasha Ridge Press, 1987.
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* Hutchinson, Derek.  Eskimo Rolling. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 1992.
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* Hutchinson, Derek C.  Expedition Kayaking on Sea and Open Water. Old Saybrook: Globe Pequot Press, 1995.
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* Johnson, Shelley.  The Complete Sea Kayaker’s Handbook.  Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 2002.
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* Killen, Ray.  Simple Kayak Navigation.  Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 2006.
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* Robison, John. Sea Kayaking Illustrated, A Visual Guide to Better Paddling. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 2003.
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* Seidman, David. The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Course for the Open Water Paddler.  Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 1992.
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* Snyder, Rocky. Fit to Paddle:  The Paddler’s Guide to Strength and Conditioning. Camden, ME:  Ragged Mountain Press 2003.
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* Wyatt, Mike.  The Basic Essentials of Sea Kayaking.  Old Saybrook: Globe Pequot Press 1990.
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===The Canoe reader===
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* Dillon, Pamela, ed. Canoeing.  Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2009.
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* Foster, Nigel. Open Canoe Technique. Guilford, CT. Falcon Guide, 2004.
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* Jacobson, Cliff. The Basic Essentials of Solo Canoeing, Merrillville, IN. ICS Books, Inc. 1991.
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* Mason, Bill. Path of the Paddle. Buffalo, NY. Firefly Books. 1999.
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* McGuffin, Gary and Joan McGuffin. Paddle Your Own Canoe. Ontario: Boston Mills Press, 2005.
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* Ray, Slim. The Canoe Handbook. Harrisburg: Stackpole Books, 1992.
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* Rounds, John, ed. Basic Canoeing. Mechanicsburg: Stackpole Books, 2003.
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===The Stand Up Paddleboard reader===
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*Burgoyne, Nate. The Stand Up Paddle Book. Lava Rock Media. 2010.
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*Casey, Rob.  Stand Up Paddling: Flatwater to Surf and Rivers. Seattle:  Mountaineers Books. 2011.
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*Marcus, Ben. The Art of Stand Up Paddling: A Complete Guide to SUP on Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans. Falcon Guides. 2011.
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===Paddling groups===
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[[Image:Paddlesports_event.jpg|thumb|Paddlesports events are great places to recruit paddlers for the [http://www.cgauxed.org/paddle.htm Paddlesports America] course and Paddlecraft Vessel Safety Checks]]
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* [http://www.adk.org/ Adirondack Mountain Club]
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* [http://www.americancanoe.org/ American Canoe Association]
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* [http://www.canoekayak.com/ Canoe and Kayak Magazine]
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* [http://www.foldingkayaks.org/ Folding Kayaks]
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* [http://www.smart-start-kayaking.com/ Kayaking for Beginners]
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* [http://www.kayakpaddling.net/ Kayak Paddling .net]
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* [http://www.kayakzak.com/adaptive.php Kayak Zak’s Adaptive Paddling]
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* [http://www.kayarchy.co.uk/ Kayarchy]
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* [http://www.npmb.com/ Northeast Paddlers Message Board]
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* [http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org Northern Forest Canoe Trail]
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* [http://www.paddlermagazine.com/ Paddler Magazine]
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* [http://paddling.about.com/ Paddling.About.com]
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* [http://www.paddlinginstructor.com/ Paddling Instructor.com]
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* [http://www.paddling.net/ Paddling.net]
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* [http://www.paddlewise.net/ Paddlewise]
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* [http://www.seakayakermag.com/ Sea Kayaker Magazine]
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* [http://www.wekanu.com/ Wekanu]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNY_Paddlers/ Western New York Paddlers Group]
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===Keeping current===
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[[Image:Paddlesports_wearit.jpg|thumb|Don’t just take your lifejacket with you, wear it!]]
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* [http://www.adventurekayakmag.com/index.php Adventure Kayak Magazine]
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* [http://www.backpacker.com/ Backpacker Magazine]
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* [http://www.canoekayak.com/ Canoe and Kayak Magazine]
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* [http://canoesailingmagazine.com/ Canoe Sailing Magazine]
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* [http://www.canoerootsmag.com/ Family and Camping Canoeroots Magazine]
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* [http://www.kayakanglermag.com/index.php Kayak Angler Online]
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* [http://www.supsurfmag.com/ Kayak Fishing Magazine]
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* [http://www.kayakfishing.com/ Kayak Fishing.com]
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* [http://www.kayakmagazine.com/ Kayak Magazine]
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* [http://www.oceanpaddlermagazine.com/ Ocean Paddler Magazine]
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* [http://www.paddlinglife.net/ Paddling Life]
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* [http://www.paddling.net/ Paddling.net]
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* [http://www.rapidmag.com/ Rapid the Whitewater Magazine]
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* [http://www.seakayakermag.com/ Sea Kayaker Magazine]
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* [http://www.supsurfmag.com/ Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine]
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* [http://www.uscanoenews.com/USCA_Canoe_News_C37.cfm USCA Canoe News]
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* [http://www.wavelengthmagazine.com/ Wavelength Magazine]
  
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===Contributed by===
 
===Contributed by===
 
   
 
   
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[mailto:frog2327@verizon.net Paul Leuchner], BC-BLC, American Canoe Association Branch Chief
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[mailto:Don.Goff@cgauxnet.us/]   Don Goff, N-PC  Senior Advisor for Paddlecraft Safety

Latest revision as of 20:46, 2 January 2021

Paddlecraft Safety

Paddlecraft Safety: The Coast Guard Auxiliary's Next RBS Frontier

Paddlecraft are the fastest growing form of recreational boating in the United States. The Outdoor Industry Association reports that about 17.8 million people participated in some type of paddlesports activity getting out on the water more than 50,000 times daily. With over one hundred thousand paddlecraft being sold annually, the US Coast Guard anticipates that by 2020 as many as 47 million paddlers will be using paddlecraft for touring, physical exercise, fishing, hunting or other activities.

With an investment of just a few dollars people can gain access to the nation’s waterways and therein lies the problem. Most of these paddlers lack experience. They overestimate their skill level and fail to properly assess environmental conditions. Worse yet they often lack the proper safety equipment and the training needed to use that equipment to stay safe on the water. Consider as well, the potential for conflict as this multitude of paddlers interacts with all manner of motorboats, sailboats, and commercial vessels navigating the same nearshore waters.

There are lots of paddlers on America's waterways

The paddlesports community has become an important constituency for the Auxiliary Recreational Boating Safety program. Unfortunately, the explosive growth of this segment of recreational boating has led to a disturbing upward trend in the number of injuries and accidents. The Coast Guard has found that canoe and kayak fatalities have been steadily rising for a decade. The sad part is that this loss of life could have been avoided with proper education. Most paddlers want to learn to how to be safe on the water, but don’t know where to go to get the necessary guidance and training.

This creates a tremendous opportunity for the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Members can engage the paddling community through our Public Education, Program Visitor and Vessel Examination programs. Auxiliary members are undaunted by new challenges like this one. Although the potential audience is quite large there is little doubt that effective safety training and counseling will lead to a marked reduction in the number of paddlesports accidents and fatalities. Initially, the workload will be significant, but remember all of those paddlers have the potential to become members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary easing the burden of this new endeavor.

In the News

If Found stickers

"If Found" stickers are available from ANSC as item number 2004A. Flotillas may order 200 per quarter.


Reaching Out to the Paddlesports Community

Paddlecraft Resources

Paddlecraft Standards and Best Practices

Auxiliary and General Media Articles on Paddlecraft

Paddlecraft Safety / Educational Videos

  • Life Jackets Float. Do You? (YouTube) [1]
  • Rescue for River Runners - R3 (YouTube)[2]
  • Decide to Return (YouTube) [3]
  • It's Your Turn - A Defensive Boating Primer (YouTube) [4]
  • Coastal Kayaking - National Paddlesport Safety System (YouTube)[5]
  • Whitewater Kayaking - National Paddlesport Safety System (YouTube)[6]
  • Whitewater Rafting - National Paddlesport Safety System (YouTube)[7]
  • SmartStart for Paddlers - A Paddlesport Safety Orientation (Vimeo)[8]
  • Cold Water Boot Camp (NWSC)[9]
  • The Ultimate Guide to Stand Up Paddling trailer [10]

Paddling TV on YouTube channels

Sea Kayaking

Kayak Fishing

  • Kayak Fishing "Golden Rules" of Kayak Fishing (YouTube)[12]
  • Top 5 Shallow Water Kayak Fishing Tips (YouTube) [13]
  • Choosing the Right Fishing Kayak (YouTube) [14]
  • How to Re-enter a Sit-on-top Kayak (YouTube)[15]
  • How to Launch a Kayak in a Surf Zone (YouTube)[16]
  • Top 5 Kayak Fishing Safety Rules (YouTube)[17]
  • How to Choose a Good Kayak Fishing Spot (YouTube)[18]
  • Top 5 Off Shore Kayak Fishing Tips (YouTube)[19]
  • 3 Techniques Every Kayak Angler Should Know (YouTube)[20]
  • Top 5 Ways to Customize your Fishing Kayak (YouTube)[21]
  • Proper Technique for Paddling a Fishing Kayak (YouTube)[22]

Marine Radios for Safety

  • Marine VHF Radios for Kayakers, Part 1 [23]
  • Marine VHF Radios for Kayakers, Part 2 [24]

Story about VHF radio and a rescue:

  • VHF radio saves lost sea kayaker in Puget Sound: [25]


Paddling Tips: Float Bags: http://theartofpaddling.com/2013/07/07/paddling-tips-float-bags/

Brochures

NSBC-wear-it-logo-06.jpg

Reading list

The Reading List is a compilation of print and web resources that will be of useful to instructors, vessel examiners and others involved in paddlesports safety. This list is a living document that will evolve as time goes on.

The Kayak reader

  • Alderson, Doug. Sea-Kayakers Savvy Paddler. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 2001.
  • Burch, David. Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation. Old Saybrook: Globe Pequot Press, 1993.
  • Diaz, Ralph. Complete Folding Kayaker. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 1994
  • Dillon, Pamela and Jeremy Oyen, eds. Kayaking, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2009.
  • Dowd, John. Sea Kayaking, A Manual for Long Distance Touring. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd, 1988.
  • Gronseth, George and Matt Broze. Sea-Kayaker Deep Trouble and Their Lessons. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 1997.
  • Gullion, Laurie. Canoeing and Kayaking Instruction Manual. Birmingham: Menasha Ridge Press, 1987.
  • Hutchinson, Derek. Eskimo Rolling. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 1992.
  • Hutchinson, Derek C. Expedition Kayaking on Sea and Open Water. Old Saybrook: Globe Pequot Press, 1995.
  • Johnson, Shelley. The Complete Sea Kayaker’s Handbook. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 2002.
  • Killen, Ray. Simple Kayak Navigation. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 2006.
  • Robison, John. Sea Kayaking Illustrated, A Visual Guide to Better Paddling. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 2003.
  • Seidman, David. The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Course for the Open Water Paddler. Camden: Ragged Mountain Press, 1992.
  • Snyder, Rocky. Fit to Paddle: The Paddler’s Guide to Strength and Conditioning. Camden, ME: Ragged Mountain Press 2003.
  • Wyatt, Mike. The Basic Essentials of Sea Kayaking. Old Saybrook: Globe Pequot Press 1990.

The Canoe reader

  • Dillon, Pamela, ed. Canoeing. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2009.
  • Foster, Nigel. Open Canoe Technique. Guilford, CT. Falcon Guide, 2004.
  • Jacobson, Cliff. The Basic Essentials of Solo Canoeing, Merrillville, IN. ICS Books, Inc. 1991.
  • Mason, Bill. Path of the Paddle. Buffalo, NY. Firefly Books. 1999.
  • McGuffin, Gary and Joan McGuffin. Paddle Your Own Canoe. Ontario: Boston Mills Press, 2005.
  • Ray, Slim. The Canoe Handbook. Harrisburg: Stackpole Books, 1992.
  • Rounds, John, ed. Basic Canoeing. Mechanicsburg: Stackpole Books, 2003.

The Stand Up Paddleboard reader

  • Burgoyne, Nate. The Stand Up Paddle Book. Lava Rock Media. 2010.
  • Casey, Rob. Stand Up Paddling: Flatwater to Surf and Rivers. Seattle: Mountaineers Books. 2011.
  • Marcus, Ben. The Art of Stand Up Paddling: A Complete Guide to SUP on Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans. Falcon Guides. 2011.

Paddling groups

Paddlesports events are great places to recruit paddlers for the Paddlesports America course and Paddlecraft Vessel Safety Checks

Keeping current

Don’t just take your lifejacket with you, wear it!

Contributed by

[26] Don Goff, N-PC Senior Advisor for Paddlecraft Safety

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