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British Canoeing and RNLI launch safety campaign for paddlers
At the end of june British Canoeing launched our # PaddleSafely campaign in partnership with the RNLI , sharing five key safety messages to help people stay safe while participating in paddlesports .
The campaign aims to raise awareness of how to stay safe on the water when planning to Stand Up Paddleboard ( SUP ), kayak or canoe on any type of water - whether at the coast or inland .
The five key messages are :
> Wear a buoyancy aid / personal floatation device . No matter how strong you think you are at swimming .
> Carry a means of communication on you . If you become separated from your craft , this is when you may need to call for assistance .
> Check the weather . So that you can wear the right clothing and spot any weather that is dangerous to paddle in .
> Tell others of your plans . So they know when you will be returning .
> Paddle within your ability and if you need to , take courses to help level up your skills .
British Canoeing has been working with partners and retailers ahead of the summer , to increase safety messaging at point of sale , as inflatable crafts and paddling equipment become more widely available .
PLUS … This summer British Canoeing is offering a FREE e-learning course www . britishcanoeing . org . uk
‘ An Introduction to Paddlesport ’ to paddlers signed up to our Go Paddling newsletter and British Canoeing members . The course provides key information for beginners including key equipment , safety precautions and environmental factors .
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