Kayak Accessories
Kayak and Facts
To navigate safely at sea, one needs to understand the logic of the sea, including kayaking basics and what kayak accessories are necessary for safe and enjoyable kayaking. Kayak Reviews has some helpful safety tips:
Kayaking Basics
- Stay Warm
- Have dry clothes and warm and waterproof bag.
- Protect Against Sunburn
- Protect your skin and your eyes.
- Avoid Dehydration
- The water bottle is very important. Drink lots of fluids, especially on hot, dry, windy days. Carry at least one liter per person at a minimum.
Kayak Accessories
- Life Line
- A life line is a rope that goes around your boat and hangs like a a buoy. The Kayak Accessory can also help with reboarding your kayak.
- Rope
- For towing, if necessary. A rope made of floating polyethylene with a length equal to or longer than that of the boat is ample.
- Life Vest
- Sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design.
- Pump
- A good bilge pump for safety on the water
- Repair Kit
- Duct tape, repair putty, replacement bolts, zipper repair kit, seam seal, etc...
Kayak Paddles
- Do NOT lose your Kayak Paddle. It's what drives the boat!
- Attach Kayak Paddles with a piece of rope or elastic set in the center of the paddle.
- Reflector Tape
- To make sure that your are seen by approaching ships, you can stick some reflector tape on the back of your kayak paddles and wave the paddles in the air.
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