Managing Risk in Paddle Sports (All Levels)

Risk is an inherent part of many outdoor activities and paddle sports are no exception. But whereas we regularly train and practice our paddling skills to gain proficiency, we often tend to approach risk management using “gut feelings”. While some of that may be properly informed by experience on the water, it is no guarantee that we’re identifying the right hazards, assigning them the proper weight and taking the correct steps to mitigate them. As a result too many paddling enthusiasts get seriously injured or die every year due to preventable accidents.