If you are uncomfortable you will be more liable to make mistakes which could easily lead to a dangerous situation developing .
Protect yourself from Mother Nature: .
It’s very important that you learn the proper way to get back in your kayak in the event of an unscheduled departure .
Understanding wave hazards .
Suitability of kayak for intended use .
An anchor fastened to the side of your kayak is Dangerous with a capital D!!! When the kayak is side on to the tide it is very vulnerable and you may find yourself tipped out as it rolls .
We have the luxury of being able to launch just about anywhere, and to paddle to places that power boaters only dream of going .
A plastic chopping board costing 99 pence will serve many purposes including making a Velcro pad that will hold gloves, spools of line or packets of hooks that have had the opposite Velcro stuck on .
To get a reasonably powerful one of 5 watts and one that is waterproof expect to pay at least £100 .
If this fails the second tie wrap will allow recovery of the whole rope .
Stay well away from commercial vessels, and avoid crossing channels and thoroughfares, especially in restricted visibility .
* Suitability of clothing to intended use .
E-Bay is full of listings for kayaks that are totally unsuitable for UK saltwater fishing or at best only adequate for pottering just off a sandy beach in good weather .
Any slip could leave you without a paddle so it is a good idea to have a means of securing it to the kayak .
In sun, a hat can help prevent heatstroke .
Clothing For Kayak Fishing .
This segment can’t be stressed enough .
kayak-fishing-safety .
A torch will help rescuers to locate you .
While you are out there drifting around with the jigger take note of which way you are going .
Primarily I posed the question on some of the UK kayak Fishing Forums .
When in contact with the man, Humber Coastguard discovered that, although the man was wearing a lifejacket, he was also wearing waders, meaning that he was having difficulty staying afloat and was ingesting mouthfuls of water .
There are two kinds of safety .
Have you noticed that every time you go out to fish that you see more and more fellow paddlers ? I’m sure you’ve also noticed that many of them don’t have a clue about kayak angling etiquette, accepted navigational rules, let alone common courtesy .
Personal Flotation Device (PFD) .
Always carry a VHF handheld radio in your PFD and know how to use it .
Choosing Safety Gear .
Understand Currents and Tide .
The following information will provide you with the equipment and skills needed in the event that hazards are encountered .
If conditions deteriorate, abort .
With knowledge .
Don’t be stupid .
Motorized watercraft and kayaks – friend or foe? .
Great for storing food – clothing – cameras – phones etc .
Paddling is considered by many to be exercising .