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    Navigate Through Fog when Sea Kayaking
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    How to Navigate Through Fog when Sea Kayaking

    Arthur G. MooreBy Arthur G. MooreOctober 17, 2022Updated:October 17, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Kayaking on the ocean is a common adventure sport bringing non-surfers out into the open waves and allowing individuals to explore otherwise inaccessible coastline. However, one of the dangers when kayaking on the ocean is the potential onset of fog, and any kayaker should be prepared to handle such a situation. If you don’t know how to handle fog when it hits, you could find yourself lost at sea.

    Instructions

    Step 1

    Take stock of your inventory. If you have a radio, flares, GPS or a flag, these can all be to your benefit.

    Step 2

    Attach a flag or brightly colored item to the front of the kayak. This will make you easier to spot if the Coast Guard or other help is out searching for you.

    Step 3

    Issue a mayday call if you have a vhf radio, and see if the Coast Guard is able to pick it up.

    Step 4

    Navigate using a marine GPS, if you have one. This will let you stay close to the coast or find your way safely ashore. It might also help you navigate various currents and channels on the water if you are on the open sea.

    Step 5

    Shoot flares into the sky periodically to get the attention of other seafaring vessels.

    Step 6

    Try to keep the kayak in relatively calm channels of water, or ones you have control in.

    Step 7

    Avoid setting up a mast or other anything that extends upward. This will increase the degree to which your kayak catches wind, lowering its stability.

    Tips & Warnings

    • If you find a coastline, stay near it.
    • If you find a coastline, stay near it.
    • Never abandon your kayak. When you are struggling emotionally, remember that the fog eventually will lift.
    • Never abandon your kayak. When you are struggling emotionally, remember that the fog eventually will lift.
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    Arthur G. Moore is a veteran paddler. He has over 10 years of whitewater kayaking experience in his kitty. When he was young, he used to love kayaking in rapid III and rapid IV but as time went on, he decided to concentrate mainly on covering long distances on a standard touring kayak. He is currently working as a senior editor for Kayak Manual.

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