Kayaking

A kayak is not a canoe. a canoe accomdates two or more people, has a more open cockpit,a nd uses an oar instead of a paddle. This kayak is not a leisure kayak either, as leisure kayaks you sit on, rather thatn in, have no storage space, and are smaller in length than the kayak shown above.

When kayaking 8 important things to bring include:

1. water
2. food
3. tent
4. spare clothes
5. first aid kit
6. map
7. safety equipment
8. sunscreen

Things to think of when packing for a kayaking trip:

• what do I need vs. what do i want.
• how much space do I have vs. how much room will they take up.
• Do I need all this weight? - even weight at each end. How can I make things lighter?
• 3 vital things = water, food and shelter

How do I pack?

• Where is the space?
• Where do I fit?
• Am I going to be comfortable?
• Think about small packages (little bags rather than big ones)
• Are things water proof?

Water Proofing

• What really needs to be waterproof?
• Will it really matter if it gets wet?
• how to waterproof? - double bag - snap lock bags are a good way to keep things dry if your kayak gets water in it.
• Where does it all fit?

balance is the key

• When do I need it? - least needed should be put in first
• DONT'T WASTE SPACE
• keep cokpit clear