Written by Dan Caldwell Thursday, 15 December 2011 00:00

What would happen to a fully loaded kayak if the waterproof hatches catasrophically failed? We conducted this test to find out.
Flotsam & Jetsam
Safety

Looking good and being colour coordinated is all fine and well but if no one sees you does it really even matter? I'm not talking about being spotted carrying your boat down to the water either, I'm talking about when you are out on the water past your return time, getting near dark and people are out looking for you. That type of 'seen'. Find out what colours give you the best chance of being seen.

Ever wondered what would happen if you took your kayak off of an Olympic Ski Jump? Watch the video to find out!

By Doug Scott
Sure they are EXTREMELY rare with only 21 recorded shark attacks on kayaks since the early 1900's, but just like a good Boy Scout you should be prepared.
Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and crew rescue a kayaker from the northern Bering Sea near Kodiak, Alaska.
Whats in your ditch kit?
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