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But the sea is unpredictable and conditions can change so quickly. So here are a some top tips from the experts at Paddle UK<\/a> on how to kayak safely at sea.<\/p>
How to sea kayak safely<\/h2>
Are the conditions right?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>Knowing the\u00a0 forecast\u00a0<\/a>and how it will affect your paddling is super important. Wind speed and direction, rain and sun are just a few of the things to consider. Offshore winds are a huge weather factor when paddling on the sea. Find out more about\u00a0 paddling in offshore winds<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>
Are you a skilled enough paddler to cope with the sea?<\/strong><\/h3>
<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Before you take to the sea you will need some basic paddling skills such as the\u00a0ones in this video.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Top tip: To get started head to your local club or centre and take the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/gopaddling.info\/discover-awards\/\"><em>Discover Award<\/em><\/a><em>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><p>This is a real top tip for beginners paddling on the sea – not just for safety, but also for technique and conserving energy.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-have-you-got-the-right-sea-kayaking-equipment\">Have you got the right sea kayaking equipment?<\/h3><p>Your equipment needs to be right for you and fit for purpose.<\/p><p>When paddling on the sea, a buoyancy aid or <a href=\"https:\/\/gopaddling.info\/buying-your-first-pfd\/\">PFD’s<\/a> is an absolute must. <\/p><p>If using a SUP, you\u2019ll also want to make sure you\u2019ve got the right leash. Unsure on which type of SUP leash is best? Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gopaddling.info\/stand-up-paddle-board-leashes-which-ones-right-for-you\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0to read a handy guide. <\/p><p>Clothing is important too – find out <a href=\"https:\/\/gopaddling.info\/what-to-wear-sea-kayaking\/\">what to wear<\/a> when you’re sea kayaking.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-your-mobile-phone-nbsp\"><strong>Take your mobile phone<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3><p>We probably don\u2019t need to tell you that it\u2019s essential to have your phone, or another means of communication, with you in a waterproof pouch. But make sure you can reach it in an emergency too. It can\u2019t help you if it\u2019s tucked away somewhere. Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/gopaddling.info\/taking-your-mobile-paddling\/\">taking your mobile paddling<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Top tip: If you find yourself in an emergency situation or spot someone else in trouble, you should call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-you-get-there-nbsp\"><strong>When you get there<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3><p>Once you\u2019re at the beach you\u2019ll want to check it\u2019s safe to get on the water. <\/p><p>If the conditions aren\u2019t as expected, you may need to revisit and revise your plan. When you\u2019re starting out it\u2019s best to use beaches which have lifeguards, as they will have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rnli.org\/safety\/beach-safety\">flags informing you of where you can paddle<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RNLI Kayaking Tips: Wind and Tide\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PWxGvN0kTJk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/><\/div><\/figure><p>Remember the sea is ever changing. Understanding its tides, currents and waves will help you make decisions about your paddling and safety. 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