Float Trip Checklist
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- Float Trip Prep
- Wear your personal flotation device whenever you are on the water.
- Have a "River Plan" with details for equipment, shuttles, gear, good complete river maps, First Aid Kit etc.
- Ensure that everyone knows the "River Plan".
- Ensure you have the right clothing and gear for the trip.
- Bring a change of clothes in a waterproof bag.
- Take good rain gear or a poncho for protection.
- Ensure you have the right skills for the trip.
- At the Water
- Do not overload your canoe with gear or people.
- Steer your canoe away from strainers (trees, logjams, shrubs, & debris).
- Stay low in your canoe when entering or exiting.
- Use extreme caution when approaching any low-water crossing or low-head dam.
- Do not pass the lead boat.
- Do not fall behind the sweep boats.
- Use river signals to slow down or stop the group as needed.
- Take regular breaks to stretch and for bathroom breaks.
- Wash your hands with clean water, soap, or alcohol prior to eating.
- Carry and drink plenty of pure water to prevent dehydration.
- Use plenty of sun block solution.
- Wear a wide brim hat or baseball cap.
- Tie in all articles in case of an upset.
- If you fall out of your canoe, place yourself upstream of the boat and tow the boat towards the closest-safest land.
- Identify and be aware of poison-ivy when you are off the river, walking.
- After your trip, check for ticks.
- Tips
- The person in the back (stern) of the canoe primarily provides the majority of steering.
- When paddling tandem, it is better that each paddler paddles on opposite sides.
- Under windy conditions, paddle into the wind and stay low in the canoe by kneeling.
- When you hold the paddle, place one hand on the shaft and one hand on the grip.
- Work as a team and communicate when making decisions.
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Kimberly French
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Who it's for
This Float Trip Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Float Trip essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Float Trip structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Float Trip Checklist
- Save Float Trip Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Float Trip (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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