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World Championships History<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-355\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptest.co.nz\/canoeracing\/performance\/drug-free-sport\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Drug Free Sport<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-806ee5b\" data-id=\"806ee5b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-bbf0590 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bbf0590\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8769204\" data-id=\"8769204\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9f7d48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9f7d48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Paddling is an awesome\u00a0 sport and activity for people of all ages and abilities but the environment and nature of the sport presents some significant risk elements.<\/strong><\/h2><p>Making smart decisions, having suitable equipment and clothing and knowing what to do if it does go wrong are all vital factors paddlers need to consider to make sure you get home safe from every paddling session. Contact your local kayak club to learn about safe paddling practices through the Try-Learn-Explore paddling programme.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e4e0d4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e4e0d4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b87b8d\" data-id=\"2b87b8d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6de8bea elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6de8bea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Here are\u00a0 recommended actions for safe paddling in New Zealand:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Wear a properly fitted <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLQujqPRf2C8M_i7PF6ejaOZ5wzL3YTF3e\">personal flotation device<\/a><\/span> (PFD)\u00a0<\/strong> which suits you and your needs, as well as appropriate paddling attire for the conditions.<\/li><li><strong>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metservice.com\/marine\/kayaking\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">kayak weather forecast<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Do not paddle alone<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Carry two forms of waterproof communication<\/strong>\u00a0which may include a mobile phone (in a waterproof bag), flares, a PLB (personal locator beacon) or VHF radio.<\/li><li><strong>Be seen\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Use a light if paddling before sunrise or after sunset. Make sure you wear high-visibility clothing and put reflective tape on your paddle.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Let someone know<\/strong> where you are going, when you intend to return and procedures to follow should you not return as expected (call 111 and\/or Coastguard).<\/li><li><strong>Paddle within your limits,<\/strong> considering the craft you paddle, water conditions, fitness and time\/distance of your planned paddle.<\/li><li><strong>Know the rules<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 understand and follow maritime give-way rules, navigational buoys and beacons and appropriate actions when crossing channels or shipping lanes.<\/li><li>Ensure your <strong>equipment is well maintained<\/strong> and you use\/carry appropriate <strong>safety items<\/strong>. This includes airbags in kayaks and paddle\/craft leash to prevent you from being separated from your paddle or craft if you capsize.<\/li><li><strong>Be aware of local hazards and risks<\/strong> and keep a look-out for potential danger, other craft and swimmers always. If unfamiliar to an area, find a local who can provide local knowledge.<\/li><li>Have practiced and are competent with what to do in the event of a capsize, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLQujqPRf2C8M_i7PF6ejaOZ5wzL3YTF3e\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">remounting<\/span><\/a> or returning to shore and emergency actions if required.<\/li><li>Put a name, number and emergency contact number on your craft which can identify you and is useful for emergency services if you become separated from your craft.<\/li><\/ol><div>We recommend Safety Boat and Support Vessel drivers undertake a Safety Boat operator course as can be found at the following Coastguard link:<\/div><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingeducation.org.nz\/courses\/39\/club-safety-boat-operator-basic-level-rowing-club-version\/\">Coastguard Club Safety Boat Operator Course<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>For further information about ensuring you are safe on your paddles:<\/b><\/p><ul><li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">Metservice New Zealand Kayaking Forecast <\/span><\/strong><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metservice.com\/marine\/kayaking\">https:\/\/www.metservice.com\/marine\/kayaking\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">PaddleSafe &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0tips on safety equipment, how to remount your craft and useful rescue skills <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paddler.nz\/paddlesafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0https:\/\/www.paddler.nz\/paddlesafe<\/a><\/li><li><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Maritime NZ&#8217;s safety guidance for paddle craft &#8211; <\/b><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maritimenz.govt.nz\/recreational\/paddle-craft\/\">https:\/\/www.maritimenz.govt.nz\/recreational\/paddle-craft\/<\/a><\/li><li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Kayak Safe, by the Kiwi Association of Sea Kayaking (KASK)<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> &#8211;\u00a0 <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/kask.co.nz\/kayaksafe-nz\/\">https:\/\/kask.co.nz\/kayaksafe-nz\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8d22a12\" data-id=\"8d22a12\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62a3e38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"62a3e38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uptest.co.nz\/canoeracing\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Tawhite-rahi-top-3-e1708483560747-qk46vcx22ovag4t4j3ai17c5vmar7vk0a0d3jebfik.jpg\" title=\"Tawhite rahi top 3\" alt=\"Tawhite rahi top 3\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-759b758 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"759b758\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uptest.co.nz\/canoeracing\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/NG_00268_DxO-resized-qkoxlezpq8dnrx4c70bbdlyuuo23u3gljuaxvc0vig.jpg\" title=\"NG_00268_DxO resized\" alt=\"NG_00268_DxO resized\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e7b07e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e7b07e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-01488d4\" data-id=\"01488d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paddling is an awesome\u00a0 sport and activity for people of all ages and abilities but the environment and nature of the sport presents some significant risk elements. 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