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Canoeing & Kayaking

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Old Santee Canal near Charleston, SC
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1. Prepare well. Know what to expect. Take adequate supplies.
2. Ensure equipment is in good order before the trip.
3. Know how to operate equipment before the trip.
4. Wear personal flotation devices when needed.
5. Leave an itinerary with someone on shore.
6. Take communication equipment such as radios or cell phones.
7. Take trash containers.
8. Leave nothing on the water that wasn't already there.
9. Remove at least one item of trash from the water.
10. Respect property rights of others.
11. Avoid disturbing wildlife or other boaters.
12. Don't feed wildlife.
13. Greet people.
14. Be active to protect waterways from harm