Paddlesport is growing rapidly into one of America's most popular outdoor activities and the American Canoe Association wants everyone to be safe and have fun on the water. Every paddler is responsible for his / her own safety and needs knowledge and skills to be able to exercise good judgement in the paddling environment. This presentation contains useful information on safety and helpful tips on boating skills. Don't let accidents happen and make safety a priority! Remember, You're in Command! Produced by the American Canoe Association (www.americancanoe.org) under a grant from the Aquatic Resources (Wallop-Breaux) Trust Fund administered by the U.S. Coast Guard