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Paddling Checklists

 

Connecticut Water Trails Program

Paddling Checklists

Advanced Paddling Checklist

 

 

This list identifies equipment needed for full-day trips on class I - III rivers and open-water coastal paddling.

 

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Canoe or Kayak

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Paddle

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)PFD (Life Vest)

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Whistle (noise-maker)

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Pump and/or Sponge

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Appropriate Clothing

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Dry Clothing

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Photo ID  

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)First Aid Kit

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)2 Quarts Water / Drink

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Lunch / Snacks 

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Spray Skirt

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Sun-Protection Lotion 

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Flotation Bags (for kayak)

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Dry Bag (for your gear)

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Matches / Lighter 

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Cell Phone

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Money

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Spare Paddle

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Seat Back for canoe / SOT

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Insect Repellant

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Toilet Paper

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Tarp

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Knife

 

For Touring add:

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Compass

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Maps

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Flares

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Marine radio (coastal areas)

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Tide tables (coastal areas)

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Tow rope

 

For Whitewater add:

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Helmet

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Flotation Bags (for kayak)

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Throw Rope

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Eyeglass Straps

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Nose Clip

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Paddling Jacket / Wetsuit

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Gloves

 

Canoeists might like to add:

../Mmcbs3/check.gif (1021 bytes)Double-bladed kayak paddle for more power

 

= critical items

 

 

 


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