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Water Sport Safety

• Wear a PFD and any other special equipment
  required
• Protect yourself from the elements
• Know the local waters
• Know what to do in an emergency

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River Boating Considerations

• Snags and deadheads
• Fast river currents
• Low head dams
• Commercial traffic
• Shoaling

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Conventional Dam
Courtesy of U.S. Corps of Engineers
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Low Head Dam Lock
Low Head Section
Courtesy of U.S. Corps of Engineers
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Low Head Dam Danger

• Circulating current traps objects
• Escape route is near the bottom
• Stay clear of dam structure
• Drop can be 1 to 7 feet

Circulating Current can trap objects
Back Wash
Back Roller
Graphic Courtesy of National Safe Boating Council
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If trapped in fast flowing water float feet
first downstream
Protect Your Head
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