Learn how to safely paddle these St. Clair County rivers Port Huron Times Herald While temperatures are warming, officials are asking paddlers to review their safety plans before hitting St. Clair County's waterways. "Paddle sports are extremely accessible to tons of people who may not have experience with the water and don’t understand how deadly it can be," said Senior Chief Kyle Thomas, officer in charge at U.S. Coast Guard Station Port Huron. Safety first St. Clair County Sheriff Sgt. Marty Stoyan said kayaks and paddleboards are considered vessels, and the requires paddlers to wear a life vest, or have one stored somewhere onboard. Anyone under the age of 6 is required to wear one.