Technique  Practice Safety  Common Mistakes

Safety

There are a few risks to consider when wet exiting, including:

• Water depth.
• Spray skirt handle must be accessible.
• A different skirt or boat might have a tighter fit.
• In surf keep your body and head leaning forward to reduce the chance of hitting the bottom.
• In surf or windy conditions try to come up on the ocean or windward side to avoid being hit by the kayak