Why must a life jacket always be worn while paddling a canoe?

It helps you stay afloat.

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  1. It keeps you warm
  2. It helps you stay afloat ✔
  3. It makes paddling faster

Why: A life jacket keeps you afloat if you end up in the water, so it should always be worn while paddling.

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Answer: It helps you stay afloat. A life jacket keeps you afloat if you end up in the water, so it should always be worn while paddling.

  1. Scouting America: Canoeing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/canoeing
    tell why a life jacket must always be worn while paddling
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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