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Open Water Kayak Crossing: My 5-Point Safety Checklist

Nov 7, 2026
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Open water crossings are one of the most daunting and dangerous things when kayaking. In this video, I talk about the 5-point checklist that I go through before doing a cross while I'm doing a 12km crossing on Lake Superior while on a 4-day solo sea kayaking adventure to the Slate Islands. Please check out the full Slate Islands kayaking adventure episode here: https://youtu.be/-ljglGTwWKQ Like this video | Subscribe to PaddleTV | Check out @KenWhitingAdventures If you find my videos helpful, you can support the channel here: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/KenWhiting