Kayaks do capsize. Despite being a professional paddler and irrespective of existing conditions in the waters, your kayak can capsize. Assuming you’ve learned how to make a wet exit, you need to develop swimming skills and master the art of rescuing yourself from drowning.
Exiting a capsized kayak occurs automatically. However, it takes practice to exit calmly while holding onto your paddles or the kayak itself.
It’s important to learn how to swim and even act underwater. Learn to swim alongside your kayak so in case your vessel capsizes, you know what to do.
Your swimming skills come in handy when you need to do braces, Eskimo rolls or other moves that would obviously get you wet. Just like wiggling while sitting, push your waist to the left and right once you get underwater. When you do that, the capsized kayak easily overturns its right position on the water. When all is said and done, your kayak should be back to its original surfing position.
Practice the moves as many times as you can to master it. Knowing how to make the moves, you can confidently set out to surf the open waters without worrying about your kayak capsizing. Your safety comes first when you set out to surf in the waters. When approaching the sea, lake or river shore after surfing, you can swim with your kayak and paddle as you make a wet exit. With the paddle in one hand and the kayak in the other, kick your legs in the water to propel your body towards the shore.
Once out of the water, hold your kayak upright with the tip pointing up after removing the drain plug to drain water. Get in the water again later on to paddle your kayak. Prioritize your safety at all times and make plans because anything can happen while you surf in the open waters.
Exiting a capsized kayak occurs automatically. However, it takes practice to exit calmly while holding onto your paddles or the kayak itself.
It’s important to learn how to swim and even act underwater. Learn to swim alongside your kayak so in case your vessel capsizes, you know what to do.
Your swimming skills come in handy when you need to do braces, Eskimo rolls or other moves that would obviously get you wet. Just like wiggling while sitting, push your waist to the left and right once you get underwater. When you do that, the capsized kayak easily overturns its right position on the water. When all is said and done, your kayak should be back to its original surfing position.
Practice the moves as many times as you can to master it. Knowing how to make the moves, you can confidently set out to surf the open waters without worrying about your kayak capsizing. Your safety comes first when you set out to surf in the waters. When approaching the sea, lake or river shore after surfing, you can swim with your kayak and paddle as you make a wet exit. With the paddle in one hand and the kayak in the other, kick your legs in the water to propel your body towards the shore.
Once out of the water, hold your kayak upright with the tip pointing up after removing the drain plug to drain water. Get in the water again later on to paddle your kayak. Prioritize your safety at all times and make plans because anything can happen while you surf in the open waters.