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STAY SAFE ON THE WATER!

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The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is dedicated to the protection and responsible recreational use of the New York State Forest Preserve, and other parks, wild lands, and waters vital to our members and chapters. The Club, founded in 1922, is a member-directed organization committed to public service and stewardship. ADK employs a balanced approach to outdoor recreation, advocacy, environmental education, and natural resource conservation.

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Updated January 23, 2007 7:40 PM ET

Trip leaders are "Hosts" and not professional guides. Leaders may or may not be skilled in First Aid or CPR.

Due to New York State Law, individual safety, and insurance concerns,

Each paddler must have an approved PFD which must be worn whenever the paddler is on the water.
Each boat must have a signaling device (whistle or horn).
For any trips scheduled after sunset, each boat should have a white signal light that can be viewed from 360 degrees.

First Aid kits and other essential safety gear are available to trip leaders from the Waterways Committee.

The water on the big lakes stays bitterly cold for a long time. Dress for (immersion) Success! by Jennifer Pivovar

Over the past year, the Waterways Committee has been developing guidelines for trip leaders of and participants in waterways trips.

Each trip leader should carry safety gear for your outing. You should have as a minimum a first aid kit, flares, spare paddle, spare PFD, duct tape, and throw rope.
If you do not have the necessary safety gear yourself, you may pick up a leader pack from the Waterways chair with the basic equipment. (We are in the process of putting these together. - Charlie)

The Waterways Committee expects trip leaders to provide an itinerary or basic description of their trip to be published, and that no unannounced changes will be made to that description once published.
Leaders still must use the Liability Waiver Form, are encouraged to complete a Trip Evaluation Form, and must complete an Accident Report Form in the event of injury to any trip participant.