The Thousand Islands Water Trail, Thousand Islands Community Development Corporation, and Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River Marketing Partnership and other individuals, organizations and agencies associated with the project assume no liability for accident or injury that may occur. While every attempt has been made to fully describe the general safety considerations for paddling the St. Lawrence and the specific hazards that may be encountered, this guide is not an exhaustive account of Thousand Islands paddling. The responsibility for safety lies solely with the user.
Safety comes down to knowledge of possible hazards and prevention.
Plan your route carefully with contingencies built in for inclement weather, fatigue and potential incident. Let others know your plan. It is essential to be thorough in trip planning, and to have a support team who are aware of your trip plan, departure and return information. For on the water decision-making, it is essential for each paddler to know their own paddling capabilities and those of the group. Make sure that the party is well acquainted, and prior to departure note any personal conditions such as allergies and medications, and any particular challenges.