River Safety - A Floater's Guide (Paperback, illustrated edition)

Challenging a river always carries inherent risks. No matter how carefully you prepare or how knowledgeable you think you are, many times too often, the river wins. Nonetheless, the vast majority of fatal river accidents involved violations of some simple precepts of common sense that were entirely within the power of the victim to avoid.

Stan Bradshaw examined fatal boating accident reports gathered over ten years by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and uses them to help rafters, drift boaters, canoeists, and kayakers understand how to avoid similar fates.

Included in this book are tips on reading the water, how to navigate, and what to do if something does go wrong. It also covers proper clothing and equipment, river signals, knots, and trip planning. Educational and instructional resources to help further hone your floating and river safety skills round out the volume.

Running a river can and should be an enjoyable and safe experience. Read "River Safety: A Floater's Guide" and keep it that way for you, your family, and your friends.