NRS e-News Safety SourceLife Jackets & Other GearDry Wear Latex Gasket Emergency Field Repair - Using Tear-Aid - Type A for latex gasket field repair. NRS, Sunscreens and You – New sunscreen regulations and your health. Let's Stop Senseless Loss of Life – The vital importance of wearing a life jacket when boating. Flotation, Flotation, Flotation –Thinking about Sinking – For safety, add flotation bags to your touring kayak. When the PFD Fits... Wear It! Part II – Tips on getting the best fit for your PFD.
How Sun Protection Works – Details on how sunscreens work and how they are tested. A Drysuit Doesn’t Make You Bulletproof - Your drysuit is only one piece of your boating safety system. Cold Water Gear - Commonsense guidelines for choosing your cold water protection. Rescue Vests Aren't For Everyone - Cautions about wearing and using rescue PFDs. The Fine Nine - Preparing yourself to prevent or recover from on-the-water emergencies. Rescue Bag Basics - Basic instructions on using a Rescue/Throw Bag. Your Second Most Important Safety Item - The importance of wearing a life jacket (PFD) when boating. Cold WaterLend Me Your Ear – What you need to know about Kayaker's Ear, a serious boater health hazard. How to Stay Warm When Boating – Team paddler shares winter warmth advice. How We Lose Heat & How to Stop It – Four heat loss mechanisms and how to protect yourself. Winter Boating Safety Tips – NRS Boaters give advice on staying safe in cold water conditions. 'Tis The Season – How to outfit yourself for cold water boating protection. Too Much Heat or Not Enough of It - Info on heat exhaustion and making a hypothermia wrap. Cold Water Layering - Layering for Cold Water Boating Cold Water Protection and Hypothermia - Charlie Walbridge on the dangers of hypothermia and how to protect yourself. Nutrition & HydrationBoaters and Dehydration – Body fluid loss can lead to serious consequences. How to recognize it and prevent it. What's in the Water – Excellent resource on microorganisms in backcountry drinking water. Backcountry Food Handling & Hygiene - Tips on avoiding food and hygiene related illness. Fueling the Fires Within - Nutrition needs for cold weather boating. Kids & Dogs Boating Safety for 'Man's Best Friend' - Tips on safely boating with your dog. Boating Safety for Infants & Younger Children - Tips on safely taking your kids boating. Kids Safety - Safety tips for taking kids boating Training & SkillsPreventing Shoulder Injuries –Some helpful tips on preventing boater shoulder injuries. Avoiding Foot Entrapment – Description of this common hazard and how to avoid it. Safety and Rescue Discussion Group - Charlie Walbridge and NRS folks discuss safety and rescue training. NRS Swiftwater Training - Photos of NRS Spring 2008 safety training. Dry Drowning:
Educate Yourself & Trust Your Own Judgment - Build your confidence by increasing your boating skills. First Aid Training - Preparing for Medical Emergencies when Boating. Coming Back Is Mandatory - Learn the limits of your skills and equipment and stay safe. Sea Kayak Safety Starts at Home - Expert Roger Schumann gives tips on preparing for safe sea kayaking adventures. Protect Yourself - Protecting yourself from sun, bad water, plants and animals Rafting Safety Put-in Talk - Give a good rafting put-in safety talk HighwaterHigh Water Wisdom - High water brings more dangers to your boating. Learn tips to avoid them. Riding the Flood - The dangers of high water boating and how to avoid them. High Water Safety Guidelines - Boating safely in high water conditions. MiscellaneousWhitewater Fatalities Report – Please read and pass it on. File a Boater's Trip Plan – Trip Plan form can help rescue personnel find you. That Time Mike Almost Drowned – Dramatic whitewater safety video. Delusions in Appalachia – A near fatal accident teaches a kayaker a valuable safety lesson. Whitewater Accidents Reported to AW – January-June 2010 – Summary of whitewater accidents, first half of 2010 2008 Whitewater Boating Fatalities – Charlie Walbridge on American Whitewater boating fatality statistics. River & Rapid Difficulty Ratings - Describing the Class I-VI and Class 1-10 Ratings. |
