The kayak had flipped but it was quickly turned right side up at the second attempt. Though with the kayak anchored and the tide beginning to ebb, and with a running sea, I was getting pushed down the kayak…
Is It Safe To Wear Waders When Kayak Fishing ? There is a long running debate in the kayak fishing world about the safety of wearing waders in/on a kayak. I have done a little research on this and hopefully this page will be useful to anyone thinking of wearing…
Basic Requirements To Go Fishing From A Kayak With all the upsurge of interest in using kayaks for fishing inshore waters many anglers are keen to know the ins and outs of what is required to take up this exiting sport. There is a lot of information contained on the…
Forum member Dave Adamson describes his fool proof method for anchoring his kayak in strong tides. This method also allows for easy retrieval of your kayak anchor whilst the tide is still running strong. There are still a lot of the lads who are either unsure how to anchor or…
All the contact details for your local coastguard are here. If your thinking of going fishing then give them a ring to submit your paddle plan. Contact details for…
The following is not a definitive list and it should be taken together with any knowledge you have of the area you are kayaking in. The lists will provide some guidance, and no more, as to how to equip and prepare yourself for kayaking. The providers do not accept any…
Press Notice No: 246/10 Saturday, August 21, 2010 Posted 15:39 GMT DROWNING MAN CALLS WIFE FROM SEA NEAR HARTLEPOOL Humber Coastguard sent lifeboats and a helicopter to the rescue of a man who phoned his wife to say he had fallen in the water at Steetley Pier this afternoon after…
Remember your life depends on the weather. As a kayaker I use online forecasts to check the weather conditions prior to launch. It is also a good idea to check with the coastguard prior to launch and to monitor channel 16 vhf for weather updates and warnings. Also remember to…
Towing is one of the most basic fundamental skills a kayaker must master and practise if he is to render fast and efficient help to someone in trouble. The reasons for towing someone are as long as the towline itself. Lost paddles, weever stings, dislocated shoulders, keeping a rescue situation…
Redcar RNLI assists capsized kayaker Date: 22/03/2009 Author: Dave Cocks, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer Reference: Redcar 007 2009 RNLI lifeboats from Redcar were called out this afternoon (Sunday 22 March 2009) at 2.20pm to assist a kayaker after his craft capsized in strong winds near the mouth of the River…
http://www.rnli.org.uk/what_we_do/sea_and_beach_safety/sea_and_beach_safety…
How To Get Back On A Sit On Top Kayak. Should you be unlucky enough to fall off your SOT fishing kayak, stay calm and follow these easy steps to get back on. Swim to your kayak. Reach underneath and grab handle on far side of kayak. Push the near…
