River Kayaking: Instruments To Take Along With You
Kayaking can be a wet and wild way to spend a day — but if youhave the right gear, you’ll be prepared for anything the waterfall throw at you. Be sure to tailor this list for each outing ; you’ll be wanting to add or drop certain items according to the season, the weather, the location, and your own personal wishes.
Just print out this list and check items off as you pack them. If you want a more customised list, you can cut’n'paste this article into a Word document on your own computer and add your individual essentials.
Essentials
- Towel
- Waterproof matches
- Bailer or bilge pump
- Paddles (always take a spare)
- Dry bags (waterproof gear bags that secure to the boat)
- Sealable plastic bags (various sizes)
- Life jacket
- Sunscreen
- Wilderness first-aid kit
- Kayak
- Drinking water (at least 20 ounces for every hour you’ll spend in the boat, depending on how much you sweat)
- Whistle (for emergencies)
- Heat-reflecting blanket
- Repair kit (see below)
- Sunglasses
Repairing Kits
Ding Stik correct putty for your river kayaks
Replacement bolts for the seat, rudder, and foot pegs
Zipper-repair kit
Application wire
Small bungee cords
Waterproofing wax
Seam sealant
Food
Energy bars
Raw vegatables or fruit
Clothing
Remember to keep everything you’re not wearing in dry bags :
Quick-drying swimsuit
Quick-drying pants
T-shirts
Waterproof jacket
Sun and rain hat ( with a wide brim )
Neoprene gloves
Pull-on water shoes or sports sandals
Pogies ( paddling gloves )
Change of garments
Extras
Tide tables and charts
Weather radio
Nose plugs or clips
Compass
Water-proof watch
Cash ( in a fanny pack or sealable plastic carrier bag )
River canoeing is a great sport, and what makes it more fun is the hazards associated with it. Be sure, play safe. The canoe is your closest friend during the cruise, so be sure you stick with it. Check : more information on river kayaking.
Make sure you learn and implement the correct techniques. If proper postures and paddling strategies are not followed, kayaking may cause wears and tears in body tissues. More serious wounds are also possible. Also, make sure you carry and lift the river canoes from and to the stream carefully. Learning the correct systems will keep away from possible injuries, and will permit you to enjoy the game to the fullest.