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14 Winter Kayaking Safety Rules That Could Save Your Life

Winter Kayaking Safety Rules

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Less daylight and colder temperatures shouldn’t keep you from getting out on the water with your kayak, but after the warm seasons ends, you need to be prepared for maximum safety.

People die every year from capsizing into the cold water. Even the best paddlers can fall victim to the dangers of cold-water immersion, if they don’t follow basic winter kayaking safety precautions.

You might be asking, “Is it safe to kayak in the winter?”

It is only safe to kayak during winter, if you are fully prepared for the extremities of submerging in freezing-cold water.

The primary hazard is not the water itself, but the cold. Hypothermia develops quickly in cold water. The resulting loss of dexterity and exhaustion leads to drowning. The shock experienced from entering cold water can do the same.

February 15, 2020/0 Comments/by Tom @ pumpupboats.com

Inflatable Boat Trailers

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Inflatable boat trailers - Complete guide

What is the easiest way to haul your inflatable boat? Put the whole thing on a trailer, of course. If you have the space to store it and the time to drive a bit slower (due to towing), inflatable boat trailers are great. In this detailed guide,…

What Is Halkey Roberts Valve

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What is a Halkey-Roberts valve?

So you've bought your new inflatable boat, only to realize the valve looks way different than the one on the inflatable raft you had when you were a kid. Reading the instructions, you realize it is a Halkey-Roberts valve. But how do you…

Newport Vessels Inflatable Dinghy Review

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Newport Vessels inflatable dinghy review

In this review of the dinghies made by Newport Vessels, my focus will be on the different specs and features that make them the remarkable inflatable sports tenders they are. I'll also consider their production process, how they stack up against…

Lightweight Trolling Motor Batteries

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Lightweight trolling motor batteries

Trolling motor batteries can get heavy. If you want to keep the weight of your gear to a minimum, your battery is a good place to start. Choosing a lightweight trolling motor battery is important for kayakers and inflatable boaters looking…

Marine Battery Group Sizes

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Marine battery group size guide

If you run a trolling motor on your boat or any other accessories that need to be powered (stereo, fish finder, etc), you will need a marine battery. While searching for batteries, you will come across the term battery group size. But what…

Trolling Motor And Battery Weight

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How much does a trolling motor and battery weigh?

Depending on what kind of boating you plan on doing, the weight of your supplies can really add up. No matter whether you are looking to place a trolling motor on an inflatable boat, a kayak, pontoon boat, etc., you will need to take the…

55 Lb thrust Trolling Motors

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Best 55lb thrust electric trolling motors

For most people looking to buy a motor for their inflatable boats, 55lb thrust trolling motors are an ideal pick. Why? Trolling motors thrust weaker than 55lbs will struggle when the weather turns against us or the boat is overloadedStronger…

Sevylor Fish Hunter 360 Review

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Sevylor Fish Hunter 360 review

If you are looking for an inflatable boat to go fishing in, you will probably have come across the Sevylor Fish Hunter models. Sevylor designed the boat with fishing enthusiasts in mind, and has added features that anglers will appreciate. The…

Boston Valve Featured

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What is a Boston valve? Usage tips and tricks!

If you're shopping for an inflatable boat, you will have probably come across the term Boston valve. It sounds impressive as it is part of the advertising material, but wait a minute. What on Earth is a Boston valve? A Boston valve is…

Airhead Angler Bay Review

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Airhead Angler Bay review - Not just for fishing

Are you the kind of fishing enthusiast who frequently plans a fishing trip with friends or family? Do you like vacationing near lakes and streams where you can get an opportunity to fish? If so, then the Angler bay inflatable boat may be what…

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