SAFETY ADVICE & EQUIPMENT

Here is a list of items you should carry and some advice on kayaking in Greene County.

SAFETY ITEMS TO PACK

• Always wear life vest or PFD (personal flotation device). Consider a kayak or paddle specific PFD with more arm room for comfort.
• A cellphone in a watertight protective case.
• A whistle.
• Small First Aid Kit.
• Sunscreen.
• Bug repellent.
• A flashlight​
• Emergency rain jacket
• Water & Snacks.
• A friend (If you have one)
• Always create a plan of where you will be and what time you expect to be home and tell somebody. Even of your going with friends.

SAFETY TIPS ON CLOTHING

• Plan on going into the water and dress accordingly.
• Avoid wearing cotton or clothing that holds water.
• ​Consider synthetic material that will dry fast when wet.
• Water shoes with a hard sole. You're not in a swimming pool or at the beach. You will be stepping on rocks and branches.​
  

LOW HEAD DAMS & STRAINERS

• Watch for low head dams or strainers. Pull out and go around.

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