Top 7 Deadly River Kayaking Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them!)

Rivers are some of the best places to paddle, but they can be deadly if you ignore some key 'rules of the river'. In this video, Ken Whiting breaks down the most common (and deadly) mistakes that paddlers make on rivers, and how to avoid them. Whether you're new to kayaking or have years of experience, avoiding these mistakes can be the difference between a great day on the river and a serious accident. Learn more about the DryRobe: www.dryrobe.com Check out my NEW YouTube channel, which is dedicated to paddling adventures: www.youtube.com/@KenWhitingAdventures If you'd like to support my videos, 'Buy me a coffee'. http://www.buymeacoffee.com/KenWhiting 0:00 Introduction 3:33 Not wearing a PFD 6:13 Not considering the Water Level 7:50 Using the wrong kayak 11:15 Messing with low head dams or strainers 13:20 Standing in Current 14:41 Not scouting ahead 16:23 Not wearing helmets Don’t just paddle—paddle smart. Hit subscribe for more expert paddling tips and gear reviews from PaddleTV. Learn more about kayaking on rivers: https://youtu.be/tCD4mEiTD5E