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GETTING READY
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Congratulations on deciding to
take a sea kayaking course.
What do I need for my kayak course?
. Enough food and water to keep you going through the course
. An extra set of dry clothes in a dry bag or plastic bag...a
good dry bag or plastic bag that doesn't leak.
. A wetsuit or a drysuit or enough layers of clothes not to get
cold in the water.
PLEASE NO COTTON or JEANS; you won't make it on
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What do I need to wear?
Do not forget that sea kayaking is an "IN WATER SPORT" so YOU
WILL GET WET!
A wetsuit is required for the course or enough clothes to keep
you warm…in and out of the water… because you will have to spend
time in the water if you are practicing re-entries. You will get cold if
you do not wear the appropriate gear and you might not be able
to complete the course.
Bring a towel and a change of clothing (and maybe a Thermos with
a hot drink). Also, you will want to wear some sort of water
shoes or an old pair of running shoes. Do not forget mitts
and/or gloves, hat, toque, anything you will need to keep you
warm. Bring more than not enough!
Suggested clothing options for the
course
. Nose plug.
. Swimming goggles.
. Farmer John/Jane wet suit.
. Paddling jacket or dry top or rain jacket (to wear over wet
suit).
. Polypropylene underwear that wicks moisture away from skin (to
wear under wet suit).
. Light weight and medium weight fleece tops (for layering if
temperature changes).
. Neoprene booties or Teva style sandals.
. Wool socks or Aqua socks.
. Fleece.
. Rain hat or wool toque.
. Rain pants.
. Neoprene gloves or old ski gloves.
What else can I do to be prepared for the course or to
sea kayak?
Read books on sea kayaking, check the web for kayak stuff
(re-entries, paddling techniques, etc.) There is a lot of
information you can get from the web.
If you already have a sea kayak, go out and paddle, and paddle
and paddle again. The best way to learn is to practice and get
time on the water. Go out and play, get wet, get to know your
kayak, how it feels on the water...push your limits in a controlled
environment so you know where you are at. Enroll in a paddle
club, take workshops.
Happy paddling! |
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