How Do You Get Out Of A Capsized Sea Kayak?
Unlike the sister sport of river kayaking, the chance of capsizing in a sea kayak is rather small. However, it is still an important part of the learning process to prepare for such activities as surfing or paddling through unusually nasty weather. The steps which follow assume practicing the motions as a drill. Find a calm stretch of water where the sea floor is deeper than you can stand in, but the shore is close enough to swim to without much trouble. Where a life vest to be on the safe side. Sit in your kayak and check that the spray skirt release strap is outside of the cockpit. It helps to reach forward and feel it while you are still dry and can see it easily. Take a deep breath and lean to one side allowing the kayak to capsize. Release your paddle and relax, letting the boat settle into the upside-down position. This step can be extremely difficult the first time you try it, but remember: the whole process will take less than ten seconds, and you can hold your breath for far l
