With warm weather comes an increase in boaters, paddleboarders and kayakers taking to Colorado’s lakes and reservoirs. Here’s how to stay safe and follow the rules to make the most of y…
With warm weather comes an increase in boaters, paddleboarders and kayakers taking to Colorado’s lakes and reservoirs. Here’s how to stay safe and follow the rules to make the most of your time on the water.Weather is one of the biggest unknowns people need to be wary of, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Grant Brown. People can control if they’re wearing life jackets and if they have the proper equipment. They can’t control the weather.
“Sometimes people just don’t have the awareness of these storms, and … they may be underestimating the weather,” Brown said. “People don’t realize how quickly our weather can change in Colorado, and they overestimate their ability to handle it.” “You need to be ready to get off the water at the right and appropriate time and also give yourself enough time to get back to shore from wherever you may be,” Willie said. “The weather can really change in an instant here. Especially in the Chatfield State Park area, the way the weather changes there comes off the foothills with some good downdrafts that really can affect paddleboarders and kayakers and any form of water toy on the reservoir.
Brown said that people’s first assumption when they hear about a drowning is that the person couldn’t swim, but it’s often incorrect. “It’s not only important to have one with you, it’s important to be prepared and have it on you,” Willie said.
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