Paddling Checklist


Kayaking

Kayak Gear

  • KAYAK PADDLE
  • PFD
  • SPRAYSKIRT
  • BUG REPELLENT
  • CAMERA/BINOCULARS
  • COMPASS & GPS
  • DECK BAG
  • DRY BAGS/BOXES
  • FIRST-AID KIT
  • FLARES/MIRROR
  • Float plan
  • HAT
  • HEADLAMP
  • KNIFE
  • MAPS AND CHARTS
  • SAFETY KIT (BILGE PUMP, SPONGE, PADDLE FLOAT, AND PADDLE LEASH)
  • SAFETY LIGHT
  • SNACKS
  • SUNGLASSES (AND STRAP)
  • SUNSCREEN
  • Tide chart
  • TOW BELT
  • VHF marine radio
  • WATER
  • WEATHER REPORT
  • WHISTLE OR HORN

SUP GEAR

  • PFD
  • LEASH
  • FIN ATTACHMENT TOOL
  • SUNGLASSES (AND STRAP)
  • SUNSCREEN
  • WATER SHOES

COOL WEATHER

  • WATERPROOF JACKET
  • RAIN PANTS
  • QUICK-DRY LAYERS
  • Extra clothing

WARM WEATHER

  • QUICK-DRY SHIRT
  • QUICK-DRY SHORTS
  • FISHING GEAR