Kayaking Trips:
Kayaking Safety

Safety and Risk:
For most paddlers in most conditions, kayaking is a safe sport without undue risks. However, bad weather, wind, water, and human medical conditions can be unpredictable. It is important to acknowledge that some degree of risk is present each time you go out in a boat.

It is impossible to limit risk – Risk must be managed!

Following these simple guidelines to the letter will help you have an enjoyable trip this time and live to make another!

1- Never paddle alone in cold waters
2- Always wear a lifejacket
3- Plan your trip well
4- Have some swimming ability before you go out in a boat.
5- Have proper equipment training
6- Time your trip carefully taking into consideration weather reports, marine reports and weather temperatures. You are as much at risk of hypothermia as of drowning!

More information on kayaking trips:

Kayaking trips
Kayaking trips – Workshops and instruction
Kayaking trips - Kayaks and kayak equipment
The five levels of water conditions
Kayaking safety
Kaying books