Re-charting the course for paddlesport safety (United States Coast Guard - 9th District Great Lakes)

(Source: United States Coast Guard - 9th District Great Lakes) One of the unmanned kayaks rests on shore of Lake Erie near Fairport, Ohio, June 10, 2013. There were two kayaks returned to their owner due in part to the orange stickers located on the back half of the kayak, which allowed response agencies to track down the owner. Media Note: Coast Guard spokespersons in your area are available to discuss the importance of paddle sport safety for the duration the 2016 boating season. Please contact us at 216-902-6020 to check on a local point of contact. If there is no answer, wait for a voicemail with instructions to be forwarded to a 24/7 on-call duty public affairs specialist. CLEVELAND -...