What would happen to a fully loaded kayak if the waterproof hatches catasrophically failed? We conducted this test to find out.
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- Ever wonder what colour is most visible on the water?
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- Video - This is why you don't kayak off of Ski Jumps!
- Shark attacks are unlikely but just in case...
- VIDEO: Helicopter Rescue
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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.
From the archives - Sometimes the worst situations help teach us the most valuable lessons.
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.
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