Part 3: Planning your first kayak trip.

Let’s Get On The Water :

Ok we are almost in the water. One of the biggest problems is logistics. If you are going down a river or creek you have to think about how are you going to get back to where your vehicle is at. This is where it’s good to go with a group of friends. Someone can leave a vehicle at the start of the trip and a vehicle at the end of the trip. Another reason is a lot of the newer kayaks are getting bigger and heavier, so putting them in and out of the vehicle and the water can become a chore sometimes. Especially if you are like me not as young as I once was hehe so having some help is always a plus.

Is It Safe:

This maybe out of order, but we need to cover this too. If you have to leave a vehicle somewhere try to do a little research on that place if at all possible. Ask around and make sure it’s a place you will feel safe and your vehicle want get broken into. I know that can happen anywhere but it’s good to check around and be as safe as possible. Go to that location beforehand and talk to someone locally. If it’s close to a town or city I will call the local police station and check to see if they can give me some insight on the location. I’ve ever called the city’s park and recreation department, if that’s available. That is just a few ways to find some good information on not just parking, but information about the water you are fixing to head down.

If Your Going Solo :

You Have a few options for going solo. A lake or pond is good to get out and do some exploring on your own and one of the advantages to this type of kayak trip is when you get ready to go you just paddle back to the vehicle and load up. If you plan a trip down a river or creek you will definitely need some help. A lot of the times my wife has helped me with my solo trips. If it’s just a day trip I will just leave my vehicle where ever I’m putting in at and the wife will pick me up at the take out spot, wherever that may be. Then we will go get my vehicle that I left that morning. The preferred way for me to do a solo is to have someone drop me off that morning and pick me up at the takeout point, that way you don’t have to spend you day worry about your vehicle.

Conclusion:

There is so much more to talk about and to consider when getting into kayaking. My goal here is to help you get over some of the hurtles and to make your time on the water as enjoyable and as fun as it can be!

Going with a friend or a group can be alot of fun and really helpful too. That is the best way to get started.

Going solo is so relaxing and peaceful. If you don’t have a friend to help you get back to your ride, don’t let that stop you. Go find a lake or even a pond to get in and enjoy the outdoors.

Always try to find out as much information as you can about the location you are parking and about the water you are fixing to head out on.

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