Useful links for planning you trip

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GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Paddle sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. Observe the following safety standards: Get paddle sports instruction from a licensed or certified instructor. Obtain certified first aid and rescue training and carry first aid and rescue equipment. Always wear an approved personal flotation device. Always wear a helmet where appropriate. Dress appropriately for weather conditions, cold water and/or cold weather can result in hypothermia. Check your equipment prior to each use for signs of wear or failure. Never paddle alone. Do not paddle in flood conditions. Be aware of appropriate river water levels, tidal changes, dangerous currents and weather changes. Scout unfamiliar waters; Portage where appropriate. Do not exceed your paddling ability; be honest with yourself. Consult your physician prior to beginning your paddle sport training. Follow the manufacturers recommendations for the use of your canoe. If additional outfitting is added to your craft, use manufacturer's approved materials; do not impair entry or exit access.

Vltava
Guide Vltava published by Shocart (www.shocart.cz or www.geoclub.cz) ISBN 80-85781-60-3	Guide in Czech, but very understandable through clear pictogram's and pictures. We obtained it from www.piedaterre.nl in Amsterdam.
http://www.ingetour.cz/	Canoe rental and transport back; site in different languages.
SOMMERFAHRT AUF DER MOLDAU	Story of a German school group who paddled the Vltava.
Herbstwanderfahrt auf der Moldau	Tour description in German.
http://www.votus.cz/pujcovna_cb.php www.votus.cz	Canoe rental and transport back; can be mailed in German.

Drawa
DRAWA NATIONAL PARK 1	Site about the national park, through which the Drawa flows.
DRAWA NATIONAL PARK 2	Site about the national park, through which the Drawa flows.
Paddeln auf der Drawa	German site with a few pictures
canoeing down Drawa	Description, pictures of the river, maps and canoe rental
Jermak - jermak@hot.pl	Site and email address of the campsite and canoe rental on the border of lake " Jez Lubie". Speaks English and was very helpful with planning of the tour.
http://www.drawno.zp.pl	Site about the lakes near Drawno (entrance of national park).
Paddeltour der Kanugruppe der GSM	Story of a German school group who paddled the Drawa

Allier
http://www.eauxvives.org/niveaux/Niveaux_en_direct/Naviguabilite_region.php	River water levels
http://www.eauxvives.org/rivieres/spots/details_spot.asp?ID=77	River water level in Moulins
http://www2.centre.environnement.gouv.fr/cotes_loire/web/carte.asp	River water levels


Wye
Canoeists' guide to the River Wye Publication from the Environment agency Wales Rivers house, St Mellons Business park, St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 OLT 01222 770088	Detailed guide with maps and available campsites
http://www.opencanoe.org/index.asp
Welcome to the Rivers Access Campaign Website	Only 2% of rivers in England and Wales have access rights to the public

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