10 Bad Decisions Every Kayaker Should Avoid

Most kayaking accidents aren't caused by bad luck - they're caused by avoidable mistakes. In this video, I'm breaking down 10 safety mistakes paddlers make (and what to do instead) so you can paddle with more confidence, no matter where your adventures take you. We cover everything from the skills you need in your back pocket, to the gear you should never leave shore without, to the mindset that keeps good trips from turning into bad ones. 00:12 Wear a PFD 00:55 Take a Kayak Rescue Course 02:20 Bring a Communication Device 04:25 Learn to Roll Your Kayak 06:45 Bring an Emergency Kit 08:20 Leave a Float Plan 10:18 Use Good Footwear 11:20 Plan Around Your Weakest Paddler 12:35 Make Sure Your Kayak Has Flotation 13:35 Always Be Ready to Adopt a Plan B THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR This video is brought to you by Hurricane Kayaks. Hurricane builds lightweight, thermoformed kayaks designed to be fun to paddle - with a great balance of stability and performance for beginner through advanced paddlers. Check out my reviews of their kayaks here: Hurricane Prima 125 - https://youtu.be/9rIBSnaat8M Hurricane Osprey 120 - https://youtu.be/gHpjwy7QZEI Hurricane Santee 116 Sport - https://youtu.be/HadZxQtuz4k