I found this at : www.nationalrivers.org/skills.htm a place that has much information on rivers. Did you know or are aware of the Supreme Court has ruled any river (no matter how small) is Fedral waters and the states may have overseeing, but all people can float it no matter how small the craft ( canoes/kayaks, ect). Even the local governments and the states can not close it.
Here is some safety tips to consider when heading our or planing to paddle a river: Thanks to The National Organization for Rivers (NORS):
"Axioms to Paddle By" (with thanks to the Oregon Kayak and Canoe Club)
1. Training, preparedness and common sense are the three most important things you can take on a river trip. They don't weigh anything, they are easy to pack in your boat, and they don't smell bad after an overnight river trip.
2. Don't go into the field unless you are dressed to play.
3. The river is always the boss!
4. Q. How strong is the river? A. Stronger than me.
5. Mother Nature plays dirty.
6. The river gives the test, then teaches the lesson.
7. Having rapids named after you is generally a bad thing.
8. Cold, tired, hungry, stressed-out paddlers tend to make bad decisions -- even if they are your friends.
9. Don't paddle it if you can't swim it.
10. Portaging is much easier than CPR . . . so is scouting.
11. All bleeding stops . . . eventually.
12. If it's cold, get it warm. If it's wet, get it dry.
13. When in doubt, dress for immersion.
14. Improper use of rope on the river can kill you. Proper use can save your life.
15. No on-the-job training at a real rescue.
16. It is much more important to feel good than to look good. (Unless you're a rodeo paddler or a raft guide.)
17. Fear is God's way of letting you know he wants you to stay alive. Pain is God's way of letting you know you are alive.
18. Pain is temporary. Embarrassment is forever.
good huh?
swampy
Here is some safety tips to consider when heading our or planing to paddle a river: Thanks to The National Organization for Rivers (NORS):
"Axioms to Paddle By" (with thanks to the Oregon Kayak and Canoe Club)
1. Training, preparedness and common sense are the three most important things you can take on a river trip. They don't weigh anything, they are easy to pack in your boat, and they don't smell bad after an overnight river trip.
2. Don't go into the field unless you are dressed to play.
3. The river is always the boss!
4. Q. How strong is the river? A. Stronger than me.
5. Mother Nature plays dirty.
6. The river gives the test, then teaches the lesson.
7. Having rapids named after you is generally a bad thing.
8. Cold, tired, hungry, stressed-out paddlers tend to make bad decisions -- even if they are your friends.
9. Don't paddle it if you can't swim it.
10. Portaging is much easier than CPR . . . so is scouting.
11. All bleeding stops . . . eventually.
12. If it's cold, get it warm. If it's wet, get it dry.
13. When in doubt, dress for immersion.
14. Improper use of rope on the river can kill you. Proper use can save your life.
15. No on-the-job training at a real rescue.
16. It is much more important to feel good than to look good. (Unless you're a rodeo paddler or a raft guide.)
17. Fear is God's way of letting you know he wants you to stay alive. Pain is God's way of letting you know you are alive.
18. Pain is temporary. Embarrassment is forever.
good huh?
swampy