Paddling Safety Resources

Want to learn more about paddling safety? We’ve gathered an arsenal of resources to help you out. Our compiled list below includes infographics, articles, videos, and more–everything you need to ensure a safe trip on the river!

Wear It (Safe Boating Campaign): 

• Home Page
• Resources for Organizations (ads, signage, infographics, fact sheets, videos, etc.)
• Choosing the Right Life Jacket   

Paddling.com: 

• Paddling Safety (video series, quizzes, and articles)
• Kid’s Life Jackets (tips and guidelines)  

Ocean Kayak: 

• Safety Tips for Kayaking (basic boating safety information, packing lists for paddling trips)

American Canoe: 

• Educational Resources (videos, pamphlets, infographics, brochures, PowerPoints, and statistics)
• Paddling 101 Guide for New Paddlers

American Paddler: 

• Kayaking Tips & Hacks (choosing a kayak, accessories, gear, reviews, safety tips, tour recommendations)

USGS Boating: 

• Safety for Recreational Boaters (life jackets, accident reporting, carbon monoxide, links to other websites with more detailed information and boating safety courses)

Department of Natural Resources (Maryland): 

• Paddle Smart Guide (PDFs of safe paddling and boating brochures: life jackets, safety checklist, cold water survival, river rescue, etc.)  

PA Fish and Boat Commission: 

• Boating & Water Safety Activities and Education (activities, crafts, newsletters, videos, links, etc.)

PA League of Angling Youth:

• Boating Basics (great visual brochure for kids)
• Basic Paddling Techniques (great visual brochure for kids)
• Basic Paddling Gear (great visual brochure for kids)
• Basic Safety for Paddlers (great visual brochure for kids)
• Basic Dangers in the Water Guide (great visual brochure for kids)