Efficacy of Sponsons on Canoes and Kayaks

The U.S. Coast Guard encourages boaters to review this report on a study that evaluated whether using sponsons on canoes and kayaks serves as an effective safety enhancement. This report provides a general assessment of sponsons with statements of their potential positive and negative characteristics.

An objective of the Coast Guard's boating safety program is to insure that recreational boating products are safe for use in their intended purpose.

Inclusion of any statement, product, or opinion in this report does not represent agreement or endorsement by the Coast Guard.

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