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  • Photos unleash debate on life jackets - Portland Press Herald (ME) - May 4: Last Sunday's Outdoors centerpiece sparked angry calls from boaters who were surprised to see a photograph of a paddler not wearing a life jacket. While the paddler defends the decision, the feedback nevertheless offers an opportunity to address this public safety concern. There are many schools of thought about safe paddling practices. The U.S. Coast Guard and kayak safety instructors generally teach one strict standard that requires paddlers to have a number of items on their body, including a life jacket. Others choose to make their own choices within the guidelines of the law.

  • Knoxville paddler proves whitewater isn’t just for kayaks - Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 4: Dooley Tombras' paddling friends rag him about his whitewater canoe. "They give me a hard time. 'When are you gong to grow up and get a kayak?' they ask. But I really enjoy the challenge of paddling an open boat," he says. The Knoxvillian is part of a small, but growing, community of paddlers who prefer powering whitewater canoes.

  • Rescuers cite need to regulate kayaking - United Press Intl. (USA) - April 30: The growing popularity of kayaking in the United States is prompting rescue organizations to call for laws requiring kayakers to take boating safety courses. "Paddling represents our greatest risk in the recreational boating community," says John Fetterman, who is also a member of the Maine Marine Patrol. Fetterman told USA Today he supports legislation to require kayakers to take courses that teach them the basics of water safety.

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