Boating is a great water sport, but staying safe while having fun is imperative. Many people have asked me the question:
Are inflatable boats safe?
If you’re considering buying an inflatable, or you’re going on a boat trip with an inflatable boat, rest assured. As long as the main safety guidelines are followed, inflatable boats are as safe, if not safer than hard boats.
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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.
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Despite what a lot of people think, inflatable kayaks are incredibly durable and safe. They are built to withstand tough conditions these days, thanks to modern materials and manufacturing processes.
You can take them on rivers, lakes or even out to sea without fear of them popping and sinking.
If you’ve never sat in one before, I think you will be surprised at how stable and rigid an inflatable kayak feels out on the water.
If you take proper precautions to stay safe on the water (just like you would in any other boat), inflatable kayaking is perfectly safe.
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