| Many people considering taking up kayaking | | | | Kayak Paddle Leash |
| are put off by having the mistaken belief | | | | |
| that it is an elitist sport and they would | | | | Again another essential kayak accessory as it |
| not be any good at it. | | | | easy to unexpectedly lose your paddles and if |
| | | | you are in a strong sea current or fast |
| This is of course nonsense and just about | | | | flowing river your kayak paddles will be long |
| anybody can have a go at kayaking with out | | | | gone without a leash leaving you stranded and |
| the need to have an instructor teaching them | | | | at the mercy of the current. |
| first. Furthermore you do not need to have a | | | | |
| licence or pass any test and buying a kayak | | | | Mobile Phone |
| especially a used kayak will not necessarily | | | | |
| dent your wallet as much as you would think. | | | | Nearly everyone has a mobile phone and this |
| For instance you can buy a decent entry level | | | | should always be taken with you on your kayak |
| inflatable kayak for just a couple of hundred | | | | journeys. To protect the phone you can buy a |
| dollars. | | | | waterproof bag which will float and keep your |
| | | | phone dry should you drop it into the water. |
| However you do need to be aware that kayaking | | | | |
| can be dangerous even on the gentlest of | | | | Bilge Pump |
| rivers so you should always be aware of your | | | | |
| own capabilities and what kayak accessories | | | | If your kayak travels have taken you a fair |
| you will need to get you out of trouble | | | | distance out to sea or you are paddling a |
| should the situation arise. | | | | wide river and have unfortunately capsized |
| | | | there will be a good chance your kayak would |
| Here I will list some fundamental kayak | | | | have taken on water. In this instance having |
| accessories that you will need to have before | | | | a bilge pump to hand will be a very welcome |
| you venture into the water. | | | | element of your kayak accessories as it will |
| | | | enable you to bail out the water. Similarly |
| Life Jackets | | | | if you are paddling an inflatable kayak it |
| | | | would be a good idea to have an electric pump |
| The first piece of kit on your list should be | | | | to keep your kayak inflated until you can get |
| a life jacket or buoyancy aid regardless of | | | | to safety should your inflatable kayak |
| whether you are a good swimmer or not. If you | | | | sustain a puncture. Obviously the electric |
| become fatigued or fall in while paddling | | | | pump will be needed to be kept in a water |
| this kayak accessory will literally save your | | | | tight bag that floats. |
| life. Although tempting to by online always | | | | |
| buy your life jacket or buoyancy aid from a | | | | There are many more kayak accessories to |
| kayak dealer to ensure you get the expert | | | | consider taking along on your kayak journeys |
| advice and the life jacket can be fitted | | | | but the above are by far the most vital kayak |
| properly. | | | | accessories to have on board. |
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