Sunscreen for skin

When kayaking on the lake, river, sea ... the light is often radiated more, leading to a high risk of sunburn, even skin burns. Therefore, 20 minutes before going into the water, apply sunscreen with the appropriate index, especially paying attention to areas prone to reflected sunlight such as chin, neck, behind hands... In addition, you can Use a wide-brimmed hat, multipurpose scarf, sports gloves and sunglasses for better sun protection.

Storing small items

There are quite a few small items you need to bring such as sunscreen, snacks, drinking water... while the boat area is quite small. To keep these items from falling into the water and still be easy to grab while sailing, tape them around your seating area or under the hood, within easy reach. Thus, you can be completely assured, do not have to keep an eye on them during the boating process.

Create a comfortable sitting position

Kayaks often have a narrow structure, the seat almost hugs the body, making your legs uncomfortable. Prepare a dry bag to put under the knee to easily change positions, make your legs comfortable and not tired. You can also place a sponge under your heel to prevent bruising from prolonged compression.

Take off the oars

During the rowing process, you can stop to rest, have a snack, enjoy the scenery or take pictures… If you don't store the paddles carefully, you can drop them at any time. Therefore, wrap the paddle with a strong rope and tie it to the hooks around the cockpit to easily rest without worrying about the paddle falling into the water.

Food preservation

Most kayaks are designed with light, thin materials. Due to the closest contact with water, the bottom and stern of the boat have a lower temperature than other areas. Therefore, you can preserve food by sealing it in a plastic bag and then placing it in the above positions. After a few hours, you can rest assured to use because the quality of the food is almost unchanged.

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