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Whitewater Canoeing and Kayaking Is Safer Than You Think (Really!)

by Shirley Tharp | Jun 21, 2010 | Safety and Training

  White Water Boating Is Safer Than You Think (Really!) Apparently white water tragedies make good press; after all, most kayaking, rafting, and canoeing accidents are widely reported in local papers and on the evening news. This creates an illusion that the sport is...

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