Why wear a helmet and life jacket in whitewater?

They are part of safety guidelines for protection.

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  1. They make paddling faster
  2. They are only for cold weather
  3. They are part of safety guidelines for protection ✔

Why: Safety Afloat and American Whitewater guidelines include using a helmet and life jacket for protection.

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Answer: They are part of safety guidelines for protection. Safety Afloat and American Whitewater guidelines include using a helmet and life jacket for protection.

  1. Scouting America: Whitewater www.scouting.org/merit-badges/whitewater
    including the use of helmet and life jackets
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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