Safety Tips by Tom Watson
by
Tom Watson
Explore 24 safety tips ranging from stokes and recoveries to clothing and paddling safety. Even if you're a seasoned paddler, there's always more to learn!
Capsize Recovery - Rolling
![Safety Tip 024 - Capsize Recovery - Rolling Safety Tip 024 - Capsize Recovery - Rolling](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_024.png?w=1183&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350876&s=a9bb9db71b0e7a85a008a014b147341a)
Capsized Kayaker Assist
![Safety Tip 023 - Capsized Kayaker Assist Safety Tip 023 - Capsized Kayaker Assist](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_023.png?w=1183&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350876&s=0c49454d886276360877238d8a5de37b)
Bracing Strokes
![Safety Tips 022 - Bracing Strokes Safety Tips 022 - Bracing Strokes](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_022.png?w=1183&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350881&s=a7ead7267f899e438a76a9f32b448d27)
Loading/Unloading Your Boat
![Safety Tip 021 - Loading/Unloading Your Boat Safety Tip 021 - Loading/Unloading Your Boat](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_021.png?w=1183&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350880&s=8de57a9041a9369d3a33041ec931bbfe)
Primary/Secondary Stability
![Safety Tip 020 - Primary/Secondary Stability Safety Tip 020 - Primary/Secondary Stability](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_020.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350879&s=d6ae3b472269a474c3b4ac59fb7852bc)
Paddling Footwear
![Safety Tip 019 - Paddling Footwear Safety Tip 019 - Paddling Footwear](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/promos/SafetyTips_019.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1542733087&s=22eb9d117e99029f90f83fdf0a6ebea6)
Emergency/Ditch Kits
![Safety Tip 018: Emergency/Ditch Kits Safety Tip 018: Emergency/Ditch Kits](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_018.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350877&s=6cacc371461082f339a6a70e5f9aacd8)
Being Seen At Night
![Safety Tip 017: Bring Seen At Night Safety Tip 017: Bring Seen At Night](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_017.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350878&s=2bccbca510bc3eb0831b64197f811034)
Staying Visible by Day
![Safety Tip 016 - Staying Visible by Day Safety Tip 016 - Staying Visible by Day](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_016.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350878&s=e64d36473adb57af57083e1ce5fb75b0)
Group Paddling
![Safety Tip 015 - Group Paddling Safety Tip 015 - Group Paddling](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_015.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350877&s=f29df9df4bfab8de1d8d836c815ea1e0)
Paddling Solo
![Safety Tip 014 - Paddling Solo Safety Tip 014 - Paddling Solo](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_014.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350872&s=4a536ad22e9dd1a7dc6bba4ea5e95c8c)
Float Plans
![Safety Tip 013 - Float Plans Safety Tip 013 - Float Plans](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_013.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350872&s=a6f9c8975801dd19efa01b2a2a75b33c)
Confronting Obstacles While Paddling
![Safety Tip 012 - Confronting Obstacles While Paddling Safety Tip 012 - Confronting Obstacles While Paddling](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_012.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350864&s=8a575d56747526fdb7d683c64affb946)
Reading Rivers
![Safety Tip 011 - Reading Rivers Safety Tip 011 - Reading Rivers](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_011.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350864&s=bd709deb62fa051f6da89a0072255595)
Deploying a Throw Line
![Safety Tip 010 - Deploying a Throw Line Safety Tip 010 - Deploying a Throw Line](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_010.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350865&s=cfb143b6bde524e35b4c57283dcd4294)
How To Coil A Throw Rope
![Safety Tip 009 - How To Coil A Throw Rope Safety Tip 009 - How To Coil A Throw Rope](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_009.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350865&s=adcc823dffbbd76cf1463186f288a20b)
Painter/Bow Lines
![Safety Tip 008 - Painter/Bow Lines Safety Tip 008 - Painter/Bow Lines](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_008.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350866&s=d79fca52e212dca6503ae75c6be0e274)
Hand Signals for Paddlers
![Safety Tip 007 - Hand Signals for Paddlers Safety Tip 007 - Hand Signals for Paddlers](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_007.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350866&s=d7d005c07636d9ab62784037152e2ee3)
Stirrup Strap Re-entry
![Stirrup Strap Re-entry](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/gallery/SafetyTips_006_Fixed.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1590007043&s=b1f3274374060ed293a5603bdc31d5b8)
"Swim-On" Cockpit Re-Entry
![Safety Tip: 005 - "Swim-On" Cockpit Re-Entry Safety Tip: 005 - "Swim-On" Cockpit Re-Entry](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_005_2.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350871&s=ebbed40fa274f1fb37e6629a5c6b265f)
FootBracing/Rudder Control
![Safety Top 004 - Foot Bracing/Rudder Control Safety Top 004 - Foot Bracing/Rudder Control](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_004.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350870&s=e5849c6770132741a879d6b2f2558c8b)
Protecting Your Hands
![Safety Tip 003 - Protecting Your Hands Safety Tip 003 - Protecting Your Hands](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_ProtectYourHands.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350873&s=a6a9fadf37242481b4181fce5aa84465)
Paddle Floats - Self-Rescue/Re-Entry
![Paddle Floats - Self-Rescue/Re-Entry Paddle Floats - Self-Rescue/Re-Entry](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_002.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350870&s=1a8175d86cebde3743c6512b6cc84dfa)
Life Jackets - Proper Sizing & Fitting
![Life Jackets - Proper Sizing & Fitting Life Jackets - Proper Sizing & Fitting](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/big-bandicoot/production/images/articles/SafetyTips_001_1.png?w=1200&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1583350869&s=a77a5973c274220661ae1f9988340beb)
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