A basic guide to familiarize yourself with kayaking (Part 1)

Easy to play and fun to paddle, the kayak takes you to explore the new and vast underwater world. With this interesting water sport, you can find yourself floating on the water with starfish, slowly surfing an oasis filled with flowers and leaves, or dropping your soul amid the ocean waves.

Are you ready to depart there? This article gives you useful advice from experienced experts.

BEFORE DEPARTURE

You will have a more enjoyable and safer time underwater, with some important navigation and sailing skills on the back.

Before starting a boat trip, make sure you have practiced the necessary skills. Prepare as best you can, sailing in safe water, light winds, and airy traffic.

Speeding up so the boat capsizes situation doesn’t become a life-threatening situation. Without the right clothes, falling into cold water, or even cool water can pose a real threat to hypothermia.

Are you ready to go further? Always thoughtful planning before the trip, carefully considering the skill level of everyone in the delegation. When the day of the trip is approaching, check the weather. Updated changes in natural conditions, including wind speed and direction, water temperature, wave height, and tidal current strength. Read more about trip planning here.

ADJUSTMENT OF BOAT

A properly adapted kayak makes you more comfortable and more efficient sailing. Maintain the following 3 points of contact.

The waist section is close to the back seat. Sit in the cockpit and adjust the backseat to sit upright, or lean slightly forward.

The foot is on the pedal, the steering wheel controls. Adjust the pedal according to the length of the foot, keeping the knees slightly bent.

Knees have strong contact with both sides of the cockpit. Once you are above the water, this is how you will control the swaying motion of the boat.

Do not insert yourself too tightly into the boat. The seats only need to fit snugly enough to handle the boat, and they should be large enough for you to get out easily if the need arises.