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Surge in Paddlesports Accidents Likely Due to Lack of Safety Training

A record 37.9 million participants engaged in paddlesports like kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding during the pandemic according to the latest data (2020) from the Outdoor Foundation. This pandemic surge brought an estimated 2.5 million new paddlers to American waterways. However, it increased accidents to 331 and fatalities to a record high 202 – accounting […]

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As Record Numbers of Paddlers Take to The Water, Accidents Surge

More than one-third of victims had less than 10 hours experience in paddlesports; experts cited lack of safety training as an important contributing factor  ORLANDO, Fla. – April 12, 2022 – A record 37.9 million participants engaged in paddlesports like kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding during the pandemic according to the latest data (2020) from […]

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ACA Safety Series

An informative series of 15 infographics, covering a range of important boating safety topics.

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Video: A Requirement That Boaters Don’t Always Think to Carry

Watch as Boating Magazine editor, Randy Vance explains a simple addition to your boat’s equipment that many boaters haven’t thought about, but it could save you!

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Photos: Paddle Craft at Retail

Photos showing different kinds of paddle craft at retail

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