Safety Instructions

1. Non-swimmers do not belong in a packraft. Anyone who takes non-swimmers out on the water carries a high risk.

2. Avoid paddling alone if possible. Always leave where and until when you plan to travel.

3. Take water sports and safety courses with certified instructors.

4. Find out about the dangers of the water - water levels, tides, currents, weirs and weather conditions. We strongly advise against paddling during floods

5. Avoid weirs, power stations and dams of all kinds. There is often a danger to life here, so it is recommended to portage them.

6. Take first aid and rescue equipment with you on the water.

7. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Cold weather and water can cause hypothermia.

8. Assess your ability correctly and plan tours based on the weakest group member.

9. Keep your distance from other watercraft, especially all motor vessels and sailing vessels. Packrafts almost always have to give way and are difficult to see by the skipper.

10. Observe the inland waterway and maritime regulations. They apply to all shipping lanes and canals and contain binding rules for all watercraft.

11. Put on a life jacket or, on large bodies of water, a fainting-proof life jacket and head protection. Wear a cold-weather suit and helmet when whitewater rafting.

12. Particular dangers exist on white water and on the coast. These waters can only be navigated with special equipment and by experienced paddlers, ideally with expert guidance and local knowledge.

13. The emergency exit from the packraft should be practiced. We recommend practicing quick exits on land, in the pool or under supervision.

14. Additional modifications to the packraft must not impair getting in and out.

15. A wet re-entry on the water should be safely mastered before navigating open waters, as well as white water.