Paddlesports Safety Disclaimer

Dave swimming on the River Teme, Worcester

The purpose of this website is to provide you with information about kayaking, canoeing and paddlesports in general.

At all times, the information and any advice given is done so in good faith and based on previous experience and knowledge.

It is your responsibility to check that the advice is suitable for YOU and determined to be suitable for YOUR exact circumstances.

If you are in any doubt, cross check the information with other sources before making any commitment to it.

Please always make a commitment to safety. Think about how you can be safe at all times during your kayaking, canoeing or paddlesports sessions.

To help, here are some pages on this website that you might like to visit:

12 Kayaking Safety Tips

Kayaking On Weirs

Paddling In Floods

Paddle Safely In Winter

Choosing A Buoyancy Aid

First Aid Kit

There are some safety videos on our Youtube Channel:

In the UK, paddlesports are supported by British Canoeing. There is plenty of information on their website too:

British Canoeing Website

Dave's Experience

I have always taken an interest in paddlesport safety. I realised early in my paddling career that being able to take a wide view of what you are doing and applying a safety framework to it, minimised the risks and made the sessions more enjoyable.

Simple things like checking your equipment before the session ensure that missing or damaged items can be replaced to avoid problems during the session.

On the water safety is sometimes lacking in some sessions I have seen. Groups being split up along the river, an obvious lack of skill in some/all of the group, leaders not being aware of the dangers of the water they are on or how to use safety equipment properly.

All make for a very stressful and possibly dangerous situation.

So - take safety seriously at all times and you will have a brilliant time on the water.

Ed being rescued with a throw line

PS. Paddlesports can be dangerous.
Read our safety disclaimer - here

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