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 [...]
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
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, [...]
All the tide tables for everywhere on the UK coastline.
http://www.pol.ac.uk/ntslf/tidalp.html
Exmouth Kayak Fishing Demo 2009 26-27 September
This years Exmouth Kayak Fishing demo weekend will be at Ladram Bay. The event will focus on fishing kayak demos and also the social and fishing side of the sport. It is envisaged that Exmouth 2009 will be as big a success as the event held there last [...]
