• Boats are supplied with life jacket, paddle, bailer, floating rope and whistle
• Wet suits, neoprene gloves and helmets available
• Guides have first aid kits, throw rescue bags, boat snagging lines
• Guides & chaperons carry contact radios for river communication.
• Guides carry cell phone to contact land base
• Guides carry a set of dry clothes and blanket, water and fire starting equipment

• Guides must be certified by Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association
• At least one guide trained in first aid and CPR.
• Pre-scout routes to be familiar with potential hazards and emergency exit points.
• Water temperature, flow rates and weather are monitored before trip
• Guide Staff ration of 1:5 for kayaks, 1:8 for canoes (ORCA standards is 1:10)

Re-Active Measures  (if a tip or injury)

• Guide blows 3 whistles and moves to assist over turned boat.
• Guide insures paddlers are safe to shore…tow if necessary
• GIT Sweeper team rounds up tipped boat and equipment.
• Guide confirms everyone okay
• If serious injury or paddler fearful, guide phones land base or 911
• Cell phone used to direct emergency vehicle to nearest entry point
• Victim made comfortable until help arrives
• Guide carries emergency contact forms completed by participants.
• Lead guide assesses situation with rest of group to exit or continue