Kayaking has fast become one of the most popular ocean sports in the world. It provides regular people (including complete novices) with an opportunity to get out on the water and experience the thrill of the waves. Kayaking is both a fun sport and a way to get fantastic exercise.
It’s essential, however, to understand that things can and do occasionally go wrong on the water. Often, dangers result from a lack of preparation.
Conditions on water can change rapidly from one moment to the next. You can be floating on calm seas quite happily only to find yourself battling enormous waves minutes later.
Large waves are a problem for kayaks. You can quickly find yourself disorientated or capsized, putting both you and your equipment at risk.
Fortunately, as the following infographic makes clear, there are a lot of things that you can do to ensure that you stay safe. Much of what you’ll read is common sense, while some of it is counterintuitive. The better you understand the dangers you face, the more steps you can take to mitigate risks and have a good experience on the water.
Remember, you don’t have to go all-in for your first kayak adventure, battling the high seas. You can take things slowly to start as you increase your experience. Here’s how to stay safe on the water.
Infographic by Seasideplanet.com
Kayaking is a lot of fun, but only if you stay safe. This infographic shows you how things can go wrong and what you can do to counteract them. Happy paddling!
