Who has the right of way, a kayak or a larger boat?
Get out of the way! They are much bigger than you are and you have to be looking for them. Stay out of the boat channels and keep yourself close to shore. If you are doing open water crossings, make sure you have a device to signal boats and draw attention to yourself if you need to. What is a spray skirt? A spray skirt keeps water from entering the cockpit or the kayak. It is important in rougher water or if you simply don’t want any water or drip on your lap. For the experienced paddler it is a must to perform rolls and leans in rough conditions. There are a wide variety of skirts on the market and they are specific for various kayaks, based upon the cockpit shape. Generally, the paddler first steps into the skirt a pulls it up just as you would step into your pants in the morning. You pull the tunnel of the skirt up to your lowest ribs making sure if fits securely and snuggly around you. Then you sit in your kayak and work the skirt around the cockpit always being certain to leave t
