PORPA’s core mission is to promote SAFE boating.  We do this in a number of ways:

• Public education like the boater safety course we sponsored
• Providing safety boats for events
• Requiring demonstrated safety knowledge and skill before participating in any PORPA event
• Encouraging each other to continually improve our skills and awareness

Returning from the water happy starts with being ready.  This article may convince you.

These videos provide a starting point for rowing and paddling safety: