Paddlesport Checklist:

Bringing 34 Years of Camping, Kayaking, Climbing, Hiking and Trekking Experience to You

What You Might Need:

You will likely not need everything on this list. For instance, you will certainly not need a river permit if you are spending the day on a lake. Use this list as a guide that you will taylor to your own needs. (Shop Boats) (Shop First Aid) (Shop Life Vests) (Shop Accessories)

CANOE
- ( ) Extra Seats, Pads, or Knee Pads
- ( ) Flotation Bags
- ( ) Rowing Conversion & Oars
- ( ) Motor Mount & Motor
KAYAK
- ( ) Spray Skirt
- ( ) Hipboards
- ( ) Back brace
- ( ) Bilge Pump
INFLATABLE
- ( ) Patch Kit
- ( ) Pump
- ( ) Quick Release (for towables)
- ( ) Seats (wood or inflatable)
- ( ) Canopy
- ( ) Sail Kit
- ( ) Rowing Frame & Oars
- ( ) Motor Mount & Motor (if electric, batteries and charger
GENERAL
- ( ) PFD
- ( ) Rescue Throw Bag
- ( ) Rope
- ( ) Dry Bag
- ( ) Mesh Storage Bag
- ( ) Paddle
- ( ) Helmet
CLOTHING - PERSONAL
- ( ) Socks
- ( ) Thermal Underwear
- ( ) Footwear
- ( ) Paddling Jacket & Pants
- ( ) Wet Suit or Skins
- ( ) Fleece Sweater & Pants
- ( ) Hat &/or Helmet Liner
- ( ) Gloves
- ( ) Swim Suit
- ( ) Dry Shirt & Pants
- ( ) Towel & Washcloth
- ( ) Comb or Hair Brush
PAPERS - (in separate, dry storage bag)
- ( ) River Permit
- ( ) Wilderness Permit
- ( ) Medical Allergies & Restrictions
- ( ) Fishing or Hunting License
- ( ) Personal Identification
FIRST AID - SURVIVAL
- ( ) Knife (lashed to PFD if possible)
- ( ) Signal Mirror or Whistle
- ( ) First Aid Kit & Booklet
- ( ) Sunscreen
- ( ) Chap Stick
- ( ) Insect Repellent
- ( ) Sunglasses
- ( ) Leash for Sunglasses &/or Hat

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Rules Of The Water

Always, always wear a life jacket.
Prepare for weather changes. Cold is cold, but being wet and cold can cause you to lose valuable body heat 35 times faster than when you are dry.
Sun can also be a problem. Reflected glare from the water can hurt your eyes and cause you to burn faster. Good sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat can help to keep you comfortable.
Don't discard waste, food, or trash in the water. Shorelines and areas near the water are often fragile; take care when using them.
If you fall overboard into rapid water, position yourself sitting in the water with your feet in front of you (to protect your body from rocks) and face downstream (so you can see where you are going). Attempt to position yourself upstream of and behind your boat, holding on to the upstream grab loop.
Drinking and boating don't mix.