komonews

Washington paddleboard deaths increase; life jackets required for users

SEATTLE (AP) — Drowning by people using stand-up paddleboards has increased and authorities say it's because the victims did not use a life jacket. The U.S. Coast Guard recorded 11 total paddleboard ...
The Olympian

Paddle sport popularity, and deaths, on the rise in WA. Here’s the reason

Paddle sports like kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing have been on the rise in Washington state. According to a study from the Recreation and Conservation Office at Washington State Parks, paddle ...
KHQ

Labor Day emphasis patrols planned after string of paddleboard deaths in Washington

After a string of stand-up paddleboard fatalities in Washington, marine law enforcement is planning some emphasis patrols over Labor Day Weekend. The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says there has ...
KUOW

3 Washington deaths put focus on paddleboard safety

Hey, paddleboarders: The police are watching you, for your own good. Three paddleboarders have drowned in Washington waters this month alone, and none was wearing a life jacket, according to ...