BEFORE YOU LAUNCH
Always make sure you have:
- Kayak in good condition
- Sturdy paddle
- Paddle leash or tether
- Lifejacket and whistle
- Suitable clothing
- Water bottle
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- First aid kit
BASIC PRECAUTIONS
- Wear Your Lifejacket it might just save your life.
- Rules of the Road. What paddlers need to know when sharing the waterways.
- Safety Check.
- Dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature.
- Thoroughly familiarize yourself with your boat.
- Avoid paddling alone.
- Get a weather forecast for each day.
- Know the principles of navigation and seamanship.
- Be aware of dehydration and heat exhaustion.
Forbidden Weather for Kayaking:
- Wind
- Currents
- Fog
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