9 Tips for Solo Paddling / Kayaking Alone – Weekly Kayaking Tips – Kayak Hipster
9 Tips for Solo Paddling / Kayaking Alone – Weekly Kayaking Tips – Kayak Hipster
@cormacobric reached out with the request for this topic. I thought it was a great idea, so here’s 9 tips that can help you when paddling alone.
Please comment below with questions or if you’d like to share any other tips you like to do when you’re on solo adventures.
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Great video. I am new to kayaking and am planning my first trip away from my home river in a few weeks time. I thought I’d got all the bases covered but you have pointed out a couple of things I hadn’t thought of! Thanks. i’m now going to check out some of your other videos!
Great advice. You have a great head on your shoulders.
Excellent advice for those looking to paddle alone.
Good tips all of them! When going solo, I think of less open water and perhaps follow a coastline instead. A small tent/tarp and a warm sleepingbag is good to have with you if stranded (bad weather). Thanks for sharing!
Awesome vid! Solo paddling can be a rewarding and introspective activity. Thanks for opening up a conversation on this subject – some feel it is a taboo subject. All of your points are great – all things I do on expedition too! Have fun and stay safe out there guys ๐
old fart here and I am learning to kayak and am solo. At my age if I want to do things with a little adventure then solo is usually the only way. Matter of fact been doing risky things solo most of my life. Did not want to endanger my wife.
lol …. if your in a bug out you do not want anyone to know were your going your on your own .. more people will slow you down waste of time .keep safe out there bug out ready people.
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Good video!
Loving your vids mate.
New subscribers here from Trail Trash Outdoors! What great suggestions and tips! My brother and myself recently purchased our first kayaks and any tips and tricks will help us have a safer trip. Thanks! Much love-TTO
I really want to get into Kayaking but non of friends seem interested enough to join me. I don’t mind going out by myself, I actually love to be out by myself. I just don’t want to be out there alone while I’m learning something new and potentially dangerous.
Great info. Thank you
Great for me since I usually go alone. It’s not by choice but I understand the fear I often feel is actually healthy. Thanks!
You have a super Turkish accent for a Texan.
Great video but I would add one small not so usuall thing to do but it is at Tip 5 or more correct at 3:25. If you capsize and wind takes your kayak away you have huge problem! Dress apropriate is always good but in solo kayaking you should never lose your kayak cause there is more than one reason to keep your kayak always with you.
To not lose it on solo kayaking in area of strong wind you should always have rope which is connecting you and kayak. That rope can be simple rope tie to your PFD and kayak. Problem is how long that rope should be, cause sometimes rope can be complication if is long and going in the Sea and bodering you.
That is custom thing to do. Conclusion is that is always good to be tied to your kayak but also that connection (rope) should be simple and quick able to relase (like quick relase).
It’s easy to be general after battle but if Andrew McAuley (movie Solo – 2008) was tied to his kayak on journey from Australia to New Zealand his body would be find not only kayak. ๐
Excellent advice ๐
One thing any solo kayaker needs to remember. If you can not self rescue then you need to be prepared to die if you capsize. Self rescue could be as simple as swimming to beach. Do not expect someone to come out and rescue you if you capsize and are paddling solo. Push your comfort zone when with a group but paddle with in your limits when solo.
Nice video with helpful advices. I’m going solo quite often because none of my friends are into kayaking as much as I am or even less. ๐ I recently started to do solo multi day tours and tend to prepare more for all eventualities as I would when paddling with others. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and tips.
As tThorny Boy suggests, slow down. Donโt need circular breathing. Your information is too good to leave us gasping to keep.
I am planning a monster solo trip, so your ideas about padlling solo are very welcome. Thanks.
Great video!!! Thanks for putting it together!
how do you deal with sharks that bite your kayak and sinking? i will NEVER go out alone.. no fish or adventure is worth it!
Solid advice! Was a pleasure to meet you at #Lumpy2017. I primarily paddle solo and this is good reinforcement that we should always hone those skills needed to reduce risk.
Great video, well done.
Great Video. Thanks.
I go out alone a lot. I have cell in a Dry-Pak, and two VHF radios. One on deck with short bungee and Scotty clip, and one on my PFD with bungee and Scotty clip.
Good god does he ever breathe between sentences!
I donโt have a lot of friends, so I donโt have a lot of people to paddle with, therefore I usually go alone. This was very helpful!
Cute!
3 paddlers if possible is great advice. I find the 3rd paddler is the one who ends up grabbing the gear that always seems to float just out of reach ๐
Great video. I paddle locally alone, but we are building a group of paddlers and the idea of three makes sense as a core group. Much appreciated safety advice..thank you. Keep the videos coming..
Excellent concise tips, well presented.
I do everything alone. But I follow my instincts, and if something doesn’t feel right, I won’t do it. No one around here is into nature like I am, and this area is very self absorbed, ppl are deep in their own zone. I have done things alone my entire life but when it comes to the water, I am more cautious than usual.
I am usually alone, and honestly I rarely have more than 4 or 5 of those tips going on at any one time. I should. These are good and practical ideas. Thank you for making me feel guilty and thinking twice (I do mean that! Thank you)
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Thanks for the great info. I usually paddle solo and often in the same locations so I may get lazy about prepping for all eventualities. This is a great reminder video on the things I should keep in mind since I am on my own. Really enjoy your videos so keep them coming!
fantastic video and very well presented
sharing my tip..
i fixed a cart on the kayak. i just need to turn it upside down when i land to move it out of the water.. no assembly needed.
check this video https://youtu.be/DLs98HuKjNs cheers..
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