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19 - Basic Equipment
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Here is a list a basic coastal kayaking equipment, safety gear, signaling devices, navigation, clothing and camping gear.
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The essentials - Don't leave home without them
- boat - without this you are going nowhere
- paddle - without this your boat is going nowhere
- sprayskirt - without this your boat may fill with water
- PFD : personal flotation device (life jacket) - without this you may die
safety gear - Don't leave shore without them
spare paddle - without this you may not get back
bilge pump - without this you may stay submerged
paddle float - without this you won't get back in your boat
weather radio - without this you won't know what is coming at you
emergency shelter and rations - without this you might freeze
first aid kit - without this you might
tow system - without this your friends might not come back
helmet for surf conditions - without this you may leave your scalp on a rock
signalling - Get help
flares : handheld and aerial
smoke canister
flag
mirror
whistle
flashlight
marine VHF radio
strobe
EPIRB
navigation - Get where you're going
compass : hand-held and deck-mounted
charts
chart cover
course protractor
tide charts and tables
wristwatch
clothing - Arrive in style and comfort
paddling jacket
wetsuit
drysuit
polyester, nylon, or wool insulating garments if it's cold OR the water is cold
cotton garments for cooling/sun protection if it's hot AND the water is warm
headwear : balaclava, beanie, or neoprene hood, sun hat, rain hat, etc.
handwear : gloves or pogies
footwear : booties, neoprene socks, aquasocks, sandals, rubber boots, etc.
camping - Stay where you're going
sleeping bags
sleeping pads
tents or bivy sacks
stoves and fuel
pots and pans
dry bags for gear stowage
three sources of fire
food
water
etc.
 How to make your kayak go...............
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