Kayaking

Kayaking strokes

·         Forward paddle

·         Backwards paddle

·         Sweep stroke

·         Emergency stop

·         Turn

How to pack a kayak

·        Pack lightly

·        Keep your packages balanced to ensure your kayak is balanced

·        Pack small packages

Water proofing

·         Small packages

·         All packages need to be air tight

·         Only water proof what NEEDS to be water proofed

·         Use garbage bags

·         Double bag everything

·         Triple bad necessities (sleeping bag, clothes)

      Above are some photographs of myself kayaking on the Murray River.
      I was kayaking to over night camps which meant I had to pack clothing, food, toiletries, etc, for up to two days. This ensured water proofing only necessities so they would obviously continue to stay dry. The tips I have written about water proofing are enormously helpful! Always make sure you double, or even triple bagging things. This is the best tip I can give anyone! Because not double bagging my only jumper for the night on camp was the biggest mistake I made, of course the bag ripped and my jumper become heavily wet and I had to go without.