#WearIt!

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Accidents on the water can happen much too fast to reach and put on a stowed life jacket. Drowning is the reported cause of death in three-fourths of all boating fatalities – and 84 percent of drowning victims in recreational boating accidents were not wearing a life jacket in 2014. 

Life jackets only work if you wear them. 

Your safety is our number one priority. For more tips on how to take care of yourself (and others) out on the water, check out our YouTube playlist.

You can also visit www.americancanoe.org/Top10 for our top 10 tips on how to paddle smart.