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Fitting A Child To A PFD or Life Vest Life Vests for kids are sized based on the weight of the child. There are three basic sizes |
Indepth article in two parts of traffic situations and simple techniques for avoiding collisions |
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Hydration systems and purification methods to make sure your fluid intake solutions are just a sip away. |
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| Trevor Gardner explores the reasons to carry a knife while sea kayaking in this essay. |
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Kayak
Towing Methods & Equipment An important safety skill. Open water towing and WW towing are completely different. |
Hypothermia
Learn signs, symptoms, treatment as well as preparation and prevention. |
Signal
Devices Detailed review of available and appropriate signal
devices for the kayaker and proper use. |
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Dive
Flags Divers must use a dive flag for safety and it's the law!
Snorklers, free divers and even swimmers can benefit from a flag
too. |
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Beaufort Windscale for Kayakers A table to help you estimate windspeed by observing the water conditions; or estimate water conditions by listening to windspeeds in a weather report. |
Paddling in Lightning and Rain A club paddle goes electric and kayaker's group skills are put to the test. Included in our feature story are suggested readings and a summation of Lessons Learned. | Proper
Care & Feeding Of Your PFD by Stan Brandshaw - What not
to do. |