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Paddle Sports:An Introduction for Coast Guard AuxiliaristsDon Goff, BC-BLCMarch 2014

AgendaSome questionsSome factsSome issuesWhats SUP?Some answers for PEsSome answers for VEsSome answers for PVsSome answers for PAsSome more information

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A quiz!How many people participate in paddle sports (canoe, kayak, raft) annually?

A) 15 - 25 million B) 25 - 50 million C) 50+ million

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QuizHow many people participate in paddle sports annually?

C) 50+ million

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A) Rafting B) Canoeing C) Kayaking

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Another answerWhich paddle sport activity has the highest level of participation?

B) Canoeing (23 million)

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A Third QuestionWhich paddle sport activity has the highest level of growth over the past decade?

A) Rafting B) Canoeing C) Kayaking

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A Third AnswerWhich paddle sport activity has the highest level of growth over the past decade?

C) Kayaking Grew from 2 million to 14.7 million participants in a 10 year period.

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Paddle Sport ParticipationPrepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator9

Prepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator10Registered Vessels and DeathsPaddle Sports DeathsPrepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator11

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Boats in Aisle Five Many boats are sold by retailers who are not paddlers Most boats sold without any instruction

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How to Address the ProblemsChallenge: Connect with Paddlers

Solution: Join the Community!Prepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator15Usas often seen by PaddlersPrepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator16

Addressing the Problem--PEsPaddlesports America Course*A seminar course:4 Hours longClassroom onlyNo examDownloadable form

AKA Paddle Smart AmericaPrepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator17

Prepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator18Paddlesports America Paddlesports America is a safety course designed to attract the novice paddle enthusiasts. This is a four-hour course. Topics:Know Your Paddlecraft - parts of a canoe and kayak; understanding paddlecraft characteristics, e.g., basic types, hull shapes hull materials, lengths and widths and weights; selecting your paddle for both canoe and kayak. Before You Get Underway - knowing capacity and how to file a float plan; transporting paddlecraft; conducting a pre-departure check; dressing for a safe trip; loading gear in a canoe or kayak; storing paddle craft; the responsibilities when paddling with others. Operating Your Boat Safely - how to enter and exit a canoe or kayak safely; securing the paddlecraft and sharing the waterways with others; the U. S. Aids to Navigation System (ATONS); learning about local hazards on waterways. The Legal Requirements of Boating -vessel registration, hull identification numbers and who may operate a paddlecraft; unlawful operation; Homeland Security restrictions; policies on alcohol and drugs. Life jackets; navigation lights; sound-producing devices and visual distress signals; protection of environment and what to do if in a boating accident. (State specific information may be added at the end of this chapter.) Boating emergencies Minimizing the risk of drowning, capsizing, swamping or falling overboard; emergency techniques; how to deal with cold water immersion and hypothermia; understanding heat related illness; dehydration; handling weather emergencies.

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Addressing the Problem--VEs7012A - Paddle Craft Vessel Safety Check:

Not much required,but lots to talk about!

Prepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator20Carriage RequirementsLife JacketSound-producing deviceAll around white light (during periods of reduced visibility)Prepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator21

Optional, But ImportantFloatationVisibilityCommunicationsPrepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator22

FlotationYour boats:Native buoyancy Added floatation bagsYours:Your life jacketwear itStay with the boatit floats (a 16 life jacket!)

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Motion

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flashClothingResponse TimesResponse times at mile:

@60 mph15 seconds@45 mph20 seconds@30 mph30 seconds

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ElectronicsCell phones vs. marine radiosDSC!

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Manage RisksFloat Plan with a friend or relativeAlcohol and the Rule of 3sKnow your limitsKnow your equipments limitsKnow how to use your safety gearpractice (at least annually)!

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John DoeHome phoneAnother phone-spouse cellIf you had your cell phone in the kayak, it wont work wet!Orange StickersOrder from Boating Orders: http://www.boatingorders.com/pacriffost.html (100 per person for free)

ACA at: http://aca.site-ym.com/store/ViewProduct.aspx?ID=1917813 ($4.00 per 10 pack)Prepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator29Addressing the Problem--PVsNew set of customers:Outfitters and vendors e.g., REI, LL Bean, Hudson Trail, Gander Mountain, etc.Commercial Tour Guides e.g., Adventure Crafters School of Coastal Kayaking; Outward Bound; Chesapeake Experience, Inc., Potomac Paddlesports / Chesapeake Kayak School, Canoe Kayak and Paddle Company, etc.

Prepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator30Addressing the Problem--PAsNew materials at ANSCBrochures running outCDs and DVDs are still availableLimited supplyPosters at ACA web site.Prepared by Don Goff, D5S Paddlecraft Coordinator31Clubs and GroupsMARYLAND:Chesapeake Paddlers Association, Inc.Greater Baltimore Canoe ClubMonocacy Canoe ClubPotomac River Paddlers Delmarva PaddlersBoy and Girl Scouts Camps

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Paddle Craft OperatorNow authorized in D5Scoming soon to a Sector near you!

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Questions?Contact me at: auxgoff@gmail.com

More information about Paddle Sport safety:http://auxbdeptwiki.cgaux.org/index.php?title=Paddlesports

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