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 submit a paddle plan 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 away from hazards such as rocks [...]
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 nervous of trying. Since changing kayaks [...]
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 Tees.
The 31 year-old man from Berwick Hills, Middlesbrough, was [...]
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 liability [...]
http://www.rnli.org.uk/what_we_do/sea_and_beach_safety/sea_and_beach_safety
http://www.whitbyseaanglers.co.uk/surf-and-weather-forecasts.php
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.
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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 waders when afloat, [...]
http://www.whitbyseaanglers.co.uk/whitby-tide-tables.php
