Catawba Cruisers/Charlotte Kayak Club

Catawba Cruisers/Charlotte Kayak Club

Safety Signals

Whistle Signals

-One blast = Attention. Look toward signaler.

-Two blasts = Come back or gather together.

-Three blasts = Help.

-Five or more Short Blasts = Danger.

Paddle Signals

-Paddle held horizontal over the head = Stop

-Wave paddle back and forth overhead like a flag = Help

-Paddle held vertical = All clear or proceed in this direction.

-Paddle held at 45° = Proceed in direction indicated. (Never point towards a hazard.)

Hand Signals

-Tap the top of your head 3 times and point to whom you are questioning = Are you okay? Answer by tapping head 3 times if okay. Otherwise, assistance is needed.

-With index and middle fingers forming a V, point to eyes then twist and point out = Look