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Old Santee Canal near Charleston, South Carolina USA

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• Plan and prepare well. Know what to expect.
• Leave an itinerary with someone on shore.
• Take adequate supplies.
• Ensure equipment is in good order before the trip.
• Know how to operate equipment before the trip.
• Wear personal flotation devices.
• Wear protection against cold water, weather, sun and insects.
• Take communication equipment able to contact each other and outside help on land.
• Take trash containers. Leave nothing that wasn't already there.
• Remove at least one item of trash from waters or shores.
• Respect property rights of others.
• Avoid disturbing wildlife or other boaters. Don't feed wildlife.
• Greet people.
• Be active to protect waterways from harm.