Always wear your lifejacket: Even if you're in shallow, warm water, your personal flotation device is your link to safety. Make sure it's Coast Guard-approved, fits snug (so someone can pull you out
In the winter we generally paddle less and have more spare time for “off season” projects. This is a great time to organize, maintain and possibly modify your paddling gear. It’s a real drag to get
Tips from paddling instructor Anna Levesque No one wants to look like a complete rookie—especially paddlers who have yet to hit the water regularly. Getting your boat to and from the water is the