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Life jacket or buoyancy aid? Know the difference

By Guy Dresser | Royal Canoe Club – We’ve reposted this and added it to our series of Safety Articles. Press coverage after a canoeing tragedy tends to focus on the safety precautions that those involved took. Often one reads the throwaway line ‘the victim was not wearing a lifejacket’, journalistic short-hand for ‘the person involved took inadequate precautions and

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Why You Should Join the ATTA

The ATTA‘s primary goal is to help your business grow and give you access to a global adventure travel community. Connect with a variety of businesses that will help you succeed from media, destinations and tour operators to suppliers, accommodations and specialty travel agents. By becoming a member you can promote your products/services; secure new customers;

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Race Rules – B level event classification

Do you know the difference between A and B level events? Our 3rd article on Race Rules covers B level event classification. (Read A level classification if you missed it.) B level events are Continental Champs and World Cup events. Due to the Euro Champs being so much more developed than the other continental champs

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Swiftwater Swimming

Swimming efficiently in whitewater is essential for self-rescue, rescuing others and building your kayaking, rafting and canoeing confidence. NRS Ambassador Jim Coffey of R3 – Rescue for Riverruners, goes over water entry, ferry angles and eddy entry, as well as gear recovery after an unplanned swim.

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