[White-water] ​ Message from the Coast Guard: Put a sticker on it

[Jack Doyle]

*​​Message from the Coast Guard: Put a sticker on it*
Read more at
http://www.canoekayak.com/touring-kayaks/message-from-the-coast-guard-put-a-sticker-on-it/#yIiJQFIx4ymyHQOi.99

Unlike larger recreational vessels, most paddle craft do not have hull
registration numbers that allow SAR responders to contact the owner when
the vessel is found unmanned. The solution is simple: Put your name and
phone number on your boat. That allows the Coast Guard or other SAR
responders to quickly determine whether you’re treading water with the
sharks, or at home watching Seinfeld re-runs. A simple sticker and 30
seconds with a Sharpie can save the Coast Guard a great deal of time and
effort, and keep them free to save kayaking movie stars and others who are
truly in need. Plus, it dramatically improves your chances of getting your
boat back.

http://stwww.canoekayak.com/files/2012/09/paddle-smart-sticker.jpg

To combat this growing problem, the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary
have launched Operation Paddle Smart. This program teaches small craft
enthusiasts how to stay safe, be responsible, and help SAR responders
during an actual emergency. The cornerstone of Operation Paddle Smart is
providing owners of kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards, and other
unregistered watercraft a free “If Found” sticker on their boat to help
reduce the number of unnecessary search and rescue cases. The stickers are
weatherproof, retro-reflective, and provide room for the vessel owner’s
name and two phone numbers.

Read more at
http://www.canoekayak.com/touring-kayaks/message-from-the-coast-guard-put-a-sticker-on-it/#yIiJQFIx4ymyHQOi.99

​BTW, I've seen these stickers at Peak Sports in Corvallis.​
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