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Kayak Safety Essentials

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Safety gear is the part of the kit you hope stays unused, which is exactly why it gets skipped. This collection covers the short list that belongs in every boat: something that keeps you floating, something that protects your head, something that makes noise, something that gets water out, and something that gets you back in. None of it is expensive next to the alternative. Flotation first. Head protection. Being heard. Getting water out. Self rescue. Reaching a swimmer.