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Auxiliary Promotes Paddlesports Safety

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. Read More >>

====MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT between the AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION and the U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY====

Contributed by

Paul Leuchner, BC-BLC, American Canoe Association Branch Chief