Things that you need to know before Paddling Out!!!

Hey guys found this pretty cool, Figure its appropriate as we our approching the winter months and things get a little dicey sometimes and if that happens we all need to be prepared

http://www.americancanoe.org/?page=Top_10

Also a check list from one of there other pages.

Be a Swimmer
File A Float Plan
Wear Your Lifejacket
Assess Your Boat’s Flotation Needs
Carry A Spare Paddle
Always Dress For The Unexpected Flip
Wear a Hat or Helmet
Carry A Compass and Chart or Map
Carry a Whistle or Sound Signaling
Device
Carry Throw Bags And Other Rescue
Gear
Carry a “River” Knife
Have A Bilge Pump And/Or Bailer
Self-Rescue Devices (Paddle Float /
Sling / Tow Rope)
SunScreen
Drinking Water & Snacks
Light / Signal (for low light conditions)
Wear Proper Footwear
UV Eye Protection
Drybag with extra clothing
Wear Appropriate Clothing
First Aid Kit with Matches
Small Repari kit with Duct Tape
VHS Radio and GPS Locator

Thanks for the list. It has a couple of things that I hadn't thought of.

Walmart has a nice bright orange telescope paddle looks like a great single blade back up an electric bilge pumps for like 25$. Even an auto sensing on u can keep in ur haul an mount a hose out so if u see the pump working high tail it in to repair