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I signed up for this program. It may be of interest to others. In addition to the "personal safety" factor, it could help in the recovery of a stolen or lost kayak or canoe.
Joe P
Operation Paddle Smart: Safety Through Identification
Operation Paddle Smart is a voluntary program created by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to assist emergency personnel in identifying unregistered small boats (canoes, kayaks, and dinghies) with the use of waterproof, reflective, stickers which display the owner's name and basic contact information.
Whenever a boat is reported unattended or abandoned the USCG and rescue agencies must assume the operator is in distress and conduct an extensive search. With the use of vessel identification stickers from Operation Paddle Smart, officials can try to contact the owner and determine the best course of action.
Vessel ownership stickers are available through the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, visit their website and select "contact us". http://www.annapoliscgaux.org/Flotilla.html
Joe P
Operation Paddle Smart: Safety Through Identification
Operation Paddle Smart is a voluntary program created by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to assist emergency personnel in identifying unregistered small boats (canoes, kayaks, and dinghies) with the use of waterproof, reflective, stickers which display the owner's name and basic contact information.
Whenever a boat is reported unattended or abandoned the USCG and rescue agencies must assume the operator is in distress and conduct an extensive search. With the use of vessel identification stickers from Operation Paddle Smart, officials can try to contact the owner and determine the best course of action.
Vessel ownership stickers are available through the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, visit their website and select "contact us". http://www.annapoliscgaux.org/Flotilla.html
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