CORA Safety Reference Guide

1. SAFETY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERYONE, ALL THE TIME!
   Read your club's Code of Conduct and/or Code of Safety.

2. IF IN DOUBT, DON'T GO OUT.

3. CHECK YOUR BOAT EVERY TIME YOU USE IT.
   Bailers? Lashings? Bulkheads and amas watertight?

4. Check local WEATHER conditions eg wind speed/direction, air/water temperature, tides, currents and fog.
   What are YOUR CLUB'S POLICIES on these?

5. Everyone must have an approved PFD. IT IS THE LAW.
   It is recommended that it be WORN and equipped with a WHISTLE.

6. Can everyone SWIM?

7. BE AWARE OF HYPOTHERMIA.
   Wear appropriate clothing. Take a dry bag with warm hat/jacket for after paddling.

8. INFORM your coach/captain/steersperson of any health issues (including medications).

9. Review your HULI DRILL. Who does what?

10. Let someone know WHERE YOU ARE GOING and WHEN YOU WILL BE BACK.

11. Ensure your NAME and PHONE NUMBER are marked on your boat, pfd & paddle, so unnecessary searches are not launched for you should your stuff be found.

12. Also familiarize yourself the following documents:
    Canadian Coast Guard's
            Safe Boating Guide
            Sea Kayaking Safety Guide
    Canadian Red Cross
            Cold Water Survival