oin Inland Sea Kayakers' annual cold water immersion event. This is a good event to start your paddling season if you have not already. You will have the opportunity to do the following in cold water and in a controlled environment:
- Check our your gear
- See what it is like to be in cold water if you come out of your boat
- Do wet exits and self rescues
- Practice T-rescues
- Practice rolling
Required Gear -
- Kayak with spray skirt, bulkheads (or float bags), and deck lines
- Paddles
- PFD
- Immersion wear - a dry suit is HIGHLY recommended for this time of year, wet suit is minimum. Warm shoes, gloves, underlayers, etc.
- Paddle float
- Bilge pump
- Whistle
- Water bottles
- Extra dry clothes and jacket
- Food if you want any