subject: Canoeing Needs Some Extra Safety Equipment Always [print this page] Finally, even clothing worn when boating must be light enough and strong enough to allow the person to move easily while staying warm. It should also stop scrapes and scratches if the boater is unfortunate enough to be thrown into the water. Indeed, boating is much like riding a motor bike. Once skin comes into contact with immovable objects, the resulting wounds are often serious and very painful so covering the body properly is paramount.
