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The Thousand Islands Water Trail, Thousand Islands Community Development
Corporation, and Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River Marketing Partnership
and other Please do not rely on this guidebook for navigation; purchase the appropriate navigation charts or topographic maps to cover the route(s) you choose to paddle. Safety comes down to knowledge of possible hazards and prevention. Plan your route carefully with contingencies built in for inclement weather, fatigue and potential incident. Let others know your plan. It is essential to be thorough in trip planning, and to have a support team who are aware of your trip plan, departure and return information. A remote location plan (or float plan) should be left with at least one reliable individual, with whom you speak prior to your departure and upon safe return. Finally, communicate. For on the water decision-making, it is essential for each paddler to know their own paddling capabilities and those of the group. Make sure that the party is well acquainted, and prior to departure note any personal conditions such as allergies and medications, and any particular challenges. © paddle1000.com.
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individuals, organizations and agencies
associated with the project assume no liability for accident or injury
that may occur. While every attempt has been made to fully describe
the general safety considerations for paddling the St. Lawrence and
the specific hazards that may be encountered, this guide is not an exhaustive
account of Thousand Islands paddling. There are risks associated with
paddling; weather and water conditions can change without warning, and
other vessels on the river can pose serious hazards to paddlers. The
responsibility for safety lies solely with the user.
