Paddler’s Guide to Safety: Expert-Led Water Safety Education

The Paddler’s Guide to Safety course represents the gold standard in paddling safety education, developed through the expert collaboration of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the American Canoe Association. This comprehensive program combines the maritime safety expertise of the Coast Guard with the specialized paddling knowledge of the nation’s premier canoe and kayak organization, ensuring participants receive the most authoritative and practical safety training available. Taught exclusively by experienced U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors who bring real-world expertise and proven teaching methods to every session, this course delivers professional safety education that paddlers can trust.

Designed as a versatile stand-alone course, Paddler’s Guide to Safety serves multiple educational needs—whether preparing newcomers before their first paddle, enhancing the skills of experienced paddlers, or supplementing hands-on water training programs.  By choosing this Coast Guard Auxiliary-endorsed course, you’re providing participants with nationally recognized safety training that builds confidence, prevents accidents, and creates knowledgeable paddlers who can enjoy water activities safely for years to come. Invest in the safety education that carries the authority and trust of America’s premier maritime safety organization.