Like to canoe and kayak? Before you set out for summer fun, check out these paddling safety and survival brochures available for free on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail website www.northernforestcanoetrail
.org. “Wear It! Life Jackets Matter” stresses the importance of wearing a personal flotation device, or PFD, and provides information on choosing the right type and perfect fit. “Cold Water Survival” instructs on ways to prepare for paddling in water temperatures ranging from 32.5 degrees to 60 and higher. Learn how to assess and treat symptoms of hypothermia, the significant risks associated with cold-water immersion, and how to manage these risks.