Canoe Outings
  1. Equipment
  2. Clothing
  3. Safety procedures....
    1. Four hour paddling time per day limit
    2. Hudson river trips require prior canoe experience by participants and are rated intermediate or advanced
    3. must travel in close proximity in order to facilitate emergency procedures
    4. PFD's must be adjusted and buckled at all times on water
    5. follow 100 degree rule: if water and air don't reach 100 degrees, a contingency plan is required
    6. must be off water by dusk
    7. one of the leaders must sweep and be equipped with a whistle
    8. Canoes are equipped with safety ropes in bow and stern and a bailer tied to the boat
    9. (2) extra paddles are carried by the leader(s)
    10. at least one throw rope per trip
    11. any water play activities require adult supervision
    12. all participants must have prior canoe training
    13. identify emergency contact numbers (local and state police, DEC ranger,...) and nearest medical facility
    14. park vehicles in locations where an early exit is possible due to weather or medical emergency
    15. at least one cell phone per trip
  4. Emergency procedures........if canoe capsizes;