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