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With proper care your canoe or kayak will give you years of paddling enjoyment. With knowledgable use, it offers almost limitless paddling possibilities, at home or wherever your travels take you. To begin your adventure check with your local dealer or paddling club for paddling opportunities in your area. Other paddlers are your best source for information regarding put- ins, take-outs, trips, etc. RegisTeRing YouR boaT To register your new canoe or kayak in our warranty database, either complete the form included or register on our website (address on front cover). Much of the information requested on the warranty form is voluntary, and we use it for one reason only: to learn to serve you better. We will not sell this information to another company. Registering your boat is for your protection and convenience only. safeTY WaRning • Get paddlesport instruction from a licensed or certified instructor. • Obtain certified first aid and rescue training, and carry first aid and rescue equipment. • Always wear a nationally-approved personal floatation device. • Always wear a helmet where appropriate. • Dress appropriately for weather conditions; cold water and/or cold weather can result in hypothermia. • Check your equipment prior to each use for signs of wear or failure. • Never paddle alone. • Do not use alcohol or mind altering drugs prior to using this product. • Do not paddle in flood conditions. • Be aware of appropriate river water levels, tidal changes, dangerous currents and weather changes. • Scout unfamiliar waters; portage where appropriate. • Do not exceed your paddling ability; be honest with yourself. • Consult your physician prior to beginning your paddlesport training. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the proper use of product. • If additional outfitting is added to this craft, use manufacturer’s approved materials only; do not impair entry or exit access. • Read owner’s information package prior to using this product. Paddlesports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this product should understand that participating in paddlesports may involve serious injury or death. Observe the following safety standards whenever using this product. The user of this product acknowledges both an understanding and an assumption of the risk involved in paddlesports. If you have any questions about this or any of our products, do not hesitate to call us. | 05 | 05 geneRal safeTY Paddling enables people of all ages and abilities to experience nature with unrivalled closeness and variety. Adventures range from brief outings to challenging treks, but even the simplest trip can quickly lead to danger if proper precautions are not taken. No matter what type of canoe or kayak you’re using, there are basics every boater should know. Always wear an appropriately rated and sized personal floatation device (PFD). Learn your craft: start slow and seek proper instruction. Practice your skills, rescues and first aid techniques in a variety of conditions until you are thoroughly familiar with them. Dress for the water temperature. Weather conditions can change quickly, turning a warm afternoon’s paddle into a challenge to remember. If you prepare to get wet, you’ll stay warm whatever nature brings your way! Protect yourself by learning to read water and weather, and never leave shore in conditions for which you are unprepared. Consult local tide charts and maps, talk to experts and be aware of weather forecasts. Never paddle alone. Let people know where you plan to go and when you plan to return. Finally, be on the lookout for potential hazards such as other boats, weather and other natural dangers. These paddling basics will help keep you safe, warm and just where you want to be–on the water! For sit-on-top rescue instructions go on-line to com/basics/ and click on “How to Re-enter a Kayak” For sit-inside rescue instructions go on-line to or For canoe rescue instructions go on-line to | 06 | 06 Cockpit-side down on rack, inset using pads only On the side using Stackers, inset using J-style Right-side up using a Hullavator, inset using saddles shape, color and UV-protection. Storage is key! Above all else, store your kayak out of the sun. Waxes and protectants are simply not enough–they will eventually wash off the boat into our waterways. Signs of sun damage include fading, a loss of flexibility and cracking that cannot be repaired. Keep your kayak or canoe inside or under cover, especially if you live in a sunny climate. A tarp properly suspended above the boat will protect the boat from ultraviolet light. Do not cover your boat by laying a tarp directly on it. With the heat of the sun, the tarp creates an oven that can damage, distort or discolor the hull. Simply leave an air space to allow for air circulation. TransporTaTion Paddling kayaks and canoes may be the most graceful way to explore our waters. But ha...