A man smiles in the front of a canoe, with a person paddling the canoe behind him. In the background is another canoe with two people paddling. Credit: George Peterson.

A young girl smiles while paddling a paddleboard on water covered with lily pads. Credit: Diana Johnson.

A person paddles a kayak with a fishing rod in it on a clear, blue day. Credit: Josh Kempf.

These paddlers understood the assignment: stay safe, look good doing it. 🛶💅

Congrats to our 2025 #PaddleSafe Photo Quest champs!
📸 Diana Jones — “Morning Boarding”
📸 George Peterson — “Protected Paddling on Saganaga Lake”
📸 Josh Kempf — “Nor Shor”

Stay buoyant out there, folks.

Graphic announcing Paddle Safe Photo Quest contest extension until September 30. Encourages submission of safe paddling photos with examples shown, including wearing life jackets and checking a float plan. Link to enter: z.umn.edu/mnsg_photoquest25.

Fall paddling = some of the best paddling. 🍂

There’s still time to get on the water—or submit photos from your summer trips!

📸 Enter the 2025 Paddle Safe Photo Quest by Sept. 30 for a chance to win 1 of 3 watersport prize packages: z.umn.edu/mnsg_photoqu...

#PaddleSafe #TwinPorts

Graphic for the Paddle Safe Photo Quest announcing the contest deadline extended to September 30. Text encourages paddlers to submit photos of safe practices to win a prize. Includes photos of paddlers in safety gear and a link to enter: z.umn.edu/mnsg_photoquest25. Credit: MNSG.

🚣Deadline extended - you now have until 9/30 to join the #PaddleSafeTwinPorts Photo Quest!

📸 Snap a pic before you launch or when you come in from the water:
- Next to a #PaddleSafe sign
- With your float plan
- Rocking reflective gear

➡️ Enter here: z.umn.edu/mnsg_pstp-ph...

Illustrated graphic of a person in a red kayak wearing a blue life jacket, paddling on water. Text reads: “Sea Grant Minnesota” and “Sea Grant University of Wisconsin.” A red circle says “Enter for a chance to win!” Large text at the bottom says “Paddle Safe Photo Quest” with life jacket icons. Credit: MNSG.

Only 2 weeks left—enter the #PaddleSafe Photo Quest by Aug 29! 🚣

Share your best safe paddling shot for a chance to win 1 of 3 Mustang Survival life jackets (custom fit) + more prizes.

Learn more at our upcoming Duluth/Superior tabling events or submit here: z.umn.edu/mnsg_photoqu... #WaterSky

Paddlesafe- 16-Hour Outdoor First Aid Course at Stanton Lake This 16 hour outdoor first aid course was highly rated by all participants from Hinckley Canoe Club. Realistic scenarios and no powerpoint

Watersports instructors from Hinckley Canoe Club completed an intensive 16-hour outdoor first aid course at Stanton Lake, covering CPR, spinal injuries, drowning scenarios, and more. Realistic, hands-on training with top feedback! #PaddleSafe

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Graphic displaying dates, times and locations of summer 2025 tabling opportunities for Paddle Safe Twin Ports. On the bottom are a kayak, canoe, and paddleboard icons. Credit: Minnesota Sea Grant.

🛶 Paddle season isn’t over yet! #MNSG will be out at events around the #TwinPorts—swing by our table to grab safety tips and enter our #PaddleSafe photo contest.

Snap a pic of your paddling adventure, submit it, and you could win a summer prize pack: z.umn.edu/mnsg_photoqu...

📅 Find our table! 👇

Two kayaks, one green and one orange, are positioned next to a boat ramp leading into the calm St. Louis River under a cloudy sky.

#DidYouKnow: In addition to opening days for hunting and fishing, #Minnesota now has a #paddling opener? The Friends of the #MississippiRiver are celebrating all things paddling from June 13-15, 2025! 🛶

Prepare for the season with #PaddleSafe #TwinPorts: z.umn.edu/mnsg_pstp

The Ultimate Guide to Safely Transporting Your Epoxy Paddleboard Learn effective tips for safely transporting your epoxy paddleboard to preserve its integrity and enhance your paddleboarding experience.

🚗 Strapping your paddleboard to the roof? One wrong move = disaster. 😬 Don't risk damage—learn how to transport your board safely & stress-free! 🚀🏄‍♂️ Read now: pnwpaddleboards.com/o7iy3 #PaddleSafe #SUPLife

Promotional graphic for the MNSG Community Engaged Internship focusing on St. Louis River water safety, featuring the logos of Sea Grant Minnesota and University of Minnesota Duluth. The image includes illustrations of three individuals engaged in activities by the river: one reading a brochure, another examining a water sample, and a third paddling a canoe.

Undergrads: Want to stay afloat this summer? 🌊

#MNSG & Wisconsin Sea Grant offer a paid water safety internship working on #PaddleSafe Twin Ports to keep paddlers safe on the #StLouisRiver! 💦

Join our informational webinar on Friday 3/7 to learn more: z.umn.edu/mnsg_25cei-w...

Sign displaying "Paddle Safe" information from PaddleSafeTwinPorts.org next to the St. Louis River, with overcast skies and trees in the background.

🚣‍♂️ #MNSG Project Highlight: #PaddleSafe Twin Ports

#PaddleSafe Twin Ports supports local tourism by providing real-time paddle conditions, launch info, & safety tips. Safer paddlers = more visitors loving #TwinPorts waters—boosting the local economy! 💰🌊

Learn more: z.umn.edu/mnsg_pstp