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Kayak Safety
Kayak Safety Guide from Sunstate Hobie, your local Queensland Hobie Dealer. Before going kayaking, touring, or fishing, be sure to plan ahead. Selecting the right equipment can and will make your outing on the water much more comfortable, though choosing the appropriate equipment can inevitably save your life.
Plan Ahead
Before going kayaking, touring, or fishing, be sure to plan ahead. Selecting the right equipment can and will make your outing on the water much more comfortable, though choosing the appropriate equipment can inevitably save your life. Items mandated by the United States Coast Guard for operation of a vessel under oars include:
- Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)
- Sound Producing Device
- Visual Distress Signal (between sunset and sunrise and periods of reduced visibility)
- Navigational Lights (between sunset and sunrise and periods of reduced visibility)
COMMUNICATION
NAVIGATION
SIGNALING DEVICES
VESSEL ACCESSORIES
PERSONAL
OTHER
COMMUNICATION
Having onboard communications is one of the most reliable forms of receiving assistance when out at sea. Anything from a mobile phone to a hand held radio will ensure you can communicate to someone in the event of an emergency.
Ensure that your communications device is either water proof or stored within a waterproof housing.
Another important point is to ensure you have easy access to any communications devices. For example, I always attached my VHF radio to my life vest. In the event of being thrown into the water, you do not need to search an upturned vessel or worry about loosing the device.
Real Life Experience, I was was once sailing my adventure Island in the middle of Moreton Bay when one of the aka’s came loose and I suffered a capsize. I was in the water before I could react in anyway. Luckily I was with a few other sailors and was able to radio them for assistance without any problems, but if the radio was left in the kayak, who knows where it would have ended up.
NAVIGATION
- Charts
- GPS
- Compass
SIGNALING DEVICES
- Flashlight
- Flares
- Dye marker
- Smoke
- Signal Mirror
- Reflective Tape
- Flag
- Air Horn
- Whistle
VESSEL ACCESSORIES
- Internal Flotation
- Spare Paddle
- Paddle Float
- Paddle Leash
- Bilge Pump
- Sponge
- Dry Bags
- Gear Leashes
- Bow line
- Anchor
- Drift Chute
PERSONAL
- First Aid Kit
- Dried Food
- Water
- Sun Screen
- Long sleeve shirt
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Extra Clothing
- Foot Protection
- Towels
OTHER
- Filed Float Plan
- Weather Forecast
- Sonar/Fish Finder
- Survival Knife
- Pliers
- Multipurpose tool
- Duck tape
- Zip ties
- Rope
- Rags
- Batteries
For more information about boating safety, please visit https://www.qld.gov.au/emergency/safety/recreation/boating-safety