Kayak safety against boaters - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

grey zone · 09-04-2018, 07:30 PM

Years ago I was hooping off Shelter island, well lit, and a very large vessel is heading towards me at high speed. I paddled like hell and got out of the way as the yacht raced by, they did not see me. Kayakers have to understand how low they are to the water and if your kayak blends in you might not be seen. Put your life in your own hands, don't put it in others.

goldenglory18 · 09-06-2018, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by grey zone

Put your life in your own hands, don't put it in others.

This is the best possible advice in this entire thread....

Raskal311 · 09-06-2018, 08:05 AM

Safety steps I have taken:
- Went with don’t run me over papaya instead of the pretty camo color.
- air horn
- whisle
- acr personal beacon
- pdf (only comes off to remove layers)
- flag on a 6 foot pole
- radio
- knife on vest
- 4 foot Pvc pole with reflective tape and led flare mounted at the top. (Mainly used at night)
- spare led flare on the kayak
I am only missing a flare gun which I have been looking in to.

Your safety is your responsibility! Don’t skimp on safety then run out and spend $500 on a reel.

09-06-2018, 08:05 AM	#3
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Safety steps I have taken: - Went with don’t run me over papaya instead of the pretty camo color. - air horn - whisle - acr personal beacon - pdf (only comes off to remove layers) - flag on a 6 foot pole - radio - knife on vest - 4 foot Pvc pole with reflective tape and led flare mounted at the top. (Mainly used at night) - spare led flare on the kayak I am only missing a flare gun which I have been looking in to. Your safety is your responsibility! Don’t skimp on safety then run out and spend $500 on a reel. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

09-04-2018, 07:30 PM	#1
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	Years ago I was hooping off Shelter island, well lit, and a very large vessel is heading towards me at high speed. I paddled like hell and got out of the way as the yacht raced by, they did not see me. Kayakers have to understand how low they are to the water and if your kayak blends in you might not be seen. Put your life in your own hands, don't put it in others.