Kayak Safety
Never paddle alone! -- One of the biggest rules of thumb when it comes to kayaking is that you should never paddle alone. The reasons for this are many, but most of all, if you make sure that you have somebody with you, then you'll be able to stay safe in almost any situation.
The put-across roll -- People who are worried about their kayaks capsizing should learn how to do one of the various rolls which will help right an overturned kayak. The put-across roll is one of these methods.
Currents explained -- Another thing that you need to watch out for if you're going kayaking are ocean currents. Depending on where you are, they can either be a slight or a relatively important factor. You should always try to make sure that your trips will allow you to paddle with the current instead of against it, or that if you do have to paddle against the current that you have made plans just in case you get tired.
The HI-rescue -- The HI-rescue is a useful rescue technique if you have two kayaks to help. One of the things that you should do before you go kayak touring is to make sure that you know all of the necessary methods for helping yourself and other people who may be in the water.
The T-rescue -- The T-Rescue is a two-person method of righting a capsized kayak. One of the reasons that you should never go kayaking alone is that if you are with somebody else, then there are a lot of other techniques that you can use in case something goes wrong while you’re kayaking.
An introduction to eskimo rolling -- If you're planning on going kayak touring, one of the most important things you can do is learn the techniques associated with eskimo rolling. The reason for this is that if you're touring in a sea kayak, and you are far from shore, it might not be feasible to get back into your kayak if you have to get out of it.
How to empty water out of the kayak -- If you’re learning how to empty water out of the kayak, make sure you realize that there is more than one opportunity to do it. If you’ve ever been on the sea before, you know that it is not always possible to determine what the waves are going to do from one minute to the next.
Emergency blanket -- An emergency blanket is an important part of any safety kit. You should always keep an emergency blanket on hand with you if you're going to go kayaking.
