General
Guidelines
- Always
be prepared for a variety of weather conditions by dressing appropriately.
Keep an extra long-sleeve paddling garment in your bag - just in
case conditions change unexpectedly. Err on the side of safety and
comfort and take it along in the boat even if you're not sure you'll
need it. Have something warm and dry to put on after paddling.
- When
out in a canoe:
- If
more than one canoe is out, stay together unless otherwise directed
by the coaches.
- Follow
the coaches' instructions - go in the direction you are sent and
return in the time allotted. This way if something happens, people
will know where to look for you and when to start searching.
- If
using an OC-1 or OC-2 canoe, always let someone know where you
are going and when you plan to return.
- To
attract attention in an emergency situation: hold your paddle vertically
in the air (wave it if necessary). This is the universal symbol
for distress.
- Each
canoe will have seven plastic whistles on board, either attached
to the lifejackets or secured in a bag somewhere on the canoe.
Emergency signal: blow two times, pause 30 seconds, repeat
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