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| - | [[https://www.surfski.info/latest-news/story/1687/surfski-safety-gear.html?fbclid=IwAR1M7KDxuRNYP_OBnxrgK48nZGIpv6AWFHd9Ta-p7_BzzmkgDAm11LFudSc|Surfski.info Safety Gear Article 2019]] - read this. It is based on extensive experience. | + | [[https://www.surfski.info/latest-news/story/1687/surfski-safety-gear.html|Surfski.info Safety Gear Article 2019]] - read this. It is based on extensive experience. |
| [[:safety_gear_5_18_2018|Safety/SafetyGear Discussion 5/28/2018]] | [[:safety_gear_5_18_2018|Safety/SafetyGear Discussion 5/28/2018]] | ||
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| * [[:ids_gear_2017|Discussion 2017]] | * [[:ids_gear_2017|Discussion 2017]] | ||
| - | * [[https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-advises-owners-to-use-paddle-smart-identification-sticker/2019/12/28/|Paddle Smart ID Stickers]] | + | * **ID Sticker Sources** |
| - | * [[:marker_recos_2021|Marker Recommendations 6/6/2021]] | + | * **USA Paddle Smart Stickers** |
| + | * [[https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-re-emphasizes-the-value-of-operation-paddle-smart-operation-paddle-smart-sticker/|USA Coast Guard News]] | ||
| + | * [[https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=054-23-01&category=operation-paddle-smart|USA Coast Guard Auxilliary]] | ||
| + | * [[:marker_recos_2021|Waterproof Marker Recommendations 6/6/2021]] | ||
| * **Tape** | * **Tape** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.xmsilverline.com/how-ro-apply-heat-transfer-fr-reflective-tape-xm-6015/|Ironing on Reflective Tape]] if you want tape that will survive water, iron-on tape is preferable. (sew-on tape should work too) | ||
| * [[https://tapeplanet.com/tape-planet-fluorescent-yellow-2-x-10-yard-roll-premium-cast-vinyl-tape/|Tape Planet]] | * [[https://tapeplanet.com/tape-planet-fluorescent-yellow-2-x-10-yard-roll-premium-cast-vinyl-tape/|Tape Planet]] | ||
| - | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PY6HM6T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1|Reflective Tape]] | + | * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PY6HM6T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1|Reflective Tape]], [[https://www.amazon.com/s?k=iron+on+reflective+tape&i=industrial&sprefix=iron+on+refle,industrial,125&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_13|Iron-on Reflective Tape]] |
| - | * [[https://www.xmsilverline.com/how-ro-apply-heat-transfer-fr-reflective-tape-xm-6015/|Ironing on Reflective Tape]] if you want tape that will survive water, iron-on tape is preferable. | + | * … |
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| - | ===== Clothing/Safety Wear ===== | + | ===== Clothing/Safety Wear/Visibility ===== |
| - | * [[:clothing_cold|Cold Weather/Water Clothing]] | + | * [[:paddle_clothing|]] |
| - | * [[:pfds|Personal Flotation Devices]] | + | * [[:clothing_cold|Cold Weather/Water Clothing]] |
| + | * [[:pfds|Personal Flotation Devices]] (**PFDs**) | ||
| + | * **Hi-Vis for Boats, Paddles **if you watch downwind videos from South Africa you will probably notice an increasing number of paddlers using hi-vis stickers on their boats and paddles | ||
| + | * [[https://surfski.info/forum/13-safety/19711-use-lumo-stickers-on-your-paddles.html|Paddle Sticker Discussion]] surfski.info | ||
| + | * **Supplies** | ||
| + | * [[https://expeditionkayaks.com/products/safe-sea-hi-vis-decal-set|Decal Kit]] Expedition Kayaks Sydney (appear to only ship within Australia) | ||
| + | * Ocean Paddle Sports <del>[[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/store/ORANGE-REFLECTIVE-STICKERS-p104846617|Orange Relective Sticker Set]]</del> (last time checked they were not there) | ||
| + | * [[https://paddle-lab.com/surfski-visibility-pack.html|Surfski Visibility Kit]] Paddle Lab | ||
| + | * [[https://fastpaddler.com/hi-viz-paddle-decals/|Paddle Decals]] Fast Paddler | ||
| + | * [[https://stealthkayaks.com/product/safety-paddle-stickers/|Paddle Stickers]] Stealth Kayaks | ||
| + | * [[https://www.reflectivelyyours.com/reflective-kayak-tape|Solas Reflective Tape]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.target.com/p/unique-bargains-reflective-stickers-waterproof-adhesive-high-visibility-night-warning-safety-tape-for-trucks-10-pcs/-/A-88711794?preselect=88711793#lnk=sametab|Target Stickers]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.amazon.com/Salzmann-Scotchlite-Waterproof-All-Weather-Motorcycles/dp/B00QX399UA|3M Reflective Stickers]] | ||
| + | * … | ||
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| - | [[:stories:safe_happy_water#on_water_hands_use_position|On Water Position for using Your Hands]] | + | * [[:nonverbal-communication|Non-Verbal Communication]] |
| - | + | * **Devices, etc.** | |
| - | ==== Radios, Emergency Signals ==== | + | * [[:electronics|See Electronics]] |
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| - | * [[:emergency_signal_devices|Locator Beacons, VHF]], [[https://youtu.be/fM0mTJmK_yk?t=15|Dawid Mocke - Why he carries signaling devices]] | + | |
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| - | ==== Mobile Phone ==== | + | |
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| - | * [[:mobile_phones|Phone Cases, Apps, etc.]] | + | |
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| - | ==== Other Communicators ==== | + | |
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| - | * [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/okmilo/milo-the-action-communicator|Milo]] (first production now expected no sooner than 9/2021) | + | |
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| - | ===== PFDs ===== | + | ===== PFDs / Buoyancy Aids ===== |
| - | * [[:pfds|Personal Flotation Devices]] | + | * [[:pfds|Personal Flotation Devices/Buoyancy Aids]] |
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| + | ==== Electronic ==== | ||
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| + | * **See ** [[:emergency_signal_devices|VHF Radios, Locator Beacons]] | ||
| ==== Sound ==== | ==== Sound ==== | ||
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| * Amazon - [[https://www.amazon.com/customerpicks/Explore-whistles-for-boating/52a179339a10999d2dbd|whistles for boating]] | * Amazon - [[https://www.amazon.com/customerpicks/Explore-whistles-for-boating/52a179339a10999d2dbd|whistles for boating]] | ||
| - | ==== Light ==== | + | ==== Reflection/Light ==== |
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| - | === Flares === | + | ==== Flares ==== |
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| It is a good idea to carry a reliable visual signaling device particularly if you boat at night, and/or alone, and/or in waters that are challenging, remote, or have volatile water or weather conditions. Unfortunately flares are often or even usually kept too long to be reliable (Australia has a good program where they replace flares that have reached their expiration date - for free). Good electronic light signals may be getting to the point where they are as visible or better than flares, while also being more reliable. | It is a good idea to carry a reliable visual signaling device particularly if you boat at night, and/or alone, and/or in waters that are challenging, remote, or have volatile water or weather conditions. Unfortunately flares are often or even usually kept too long to be reliable (Australia has a good program where they replace flares that have reached their expiration date - for free). Good electronic light signals may be getting to the point where they are as visible or better than flares, while also being more reliable. | ||
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| * Defender.com [[https://www.defender.com/search.html?q=flares&x=0&y=0|Flares]] | * Defender.com [[https://www.defender.com/search.html?q=flares&x=0&y=0|Flares]] | ||
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| - | === Lights === | + | ==== Lights ==== |
| * [[https://www.kayalu.com/secure_server/kayalu/k/recommendation_kayak_light_paddling_at_night_fishing_angling.php|Article on Lights for Low Light and Nighttime Paddling]] | * [[https://www.kayalu.com/secure_server/kayalu/k/recommendation_kayak_light_paddling_at_night_fishing_angling.php|Article on Lights for Low Light and Nighttime Paddling]] | ||
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| * **Products** | * **Products** | ||
| * [[https://paddling.com/gear/accessories/kayak-accessories/kayak-lights/|Paddling.com Kayak Light and Reviews]] | * [[https://paddling.com/gear/accessories/kayak-accessories/kayak-lights/|Paddling.com Kayak Light and Reviews]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.survivalatsea.com/electronics/lights-strobes.aspx|Survivalatsea.com Lights and Strobes]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.amazon.com/Tracer360-Revolutionary-Illuminated-Multicolored-Weatherproof/dp/B00GI98ZFO|Light Vest]] | ||
| * [[http://www.navisafe.com/project/1-navilight-360-2nm-wnavimount-base/|Navisafe light with suction mount /gopro compatible]] | * [[http://www.navisafe.com/project/1-navilight-360-2nm-wnavimount-base/|Navisafe light with suction mount /gopro compatible]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.nightgear.com/safety-and-signal-lights/|Night Gear Safety Lights]] | ||
| + | * [[https://tangocharlielights.com.au/|Tango Charlie Lights]] | ||
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| - | === Visibility === | + | |
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| - | * **High Vis Stickers/Tape** | + | |
| - | * [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/store/ORANGE-REFLECTIVE-STICKERS-p104846617|Orange Relective Sticker Set]] | + | |
| - | * [[https://www.reflectivelyyours.com/reflective-kayak-tape|Solas Reflective Tape]] | + | |
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| - | * Like so much of the recovery and rescue technique and equipment described in these pages, having the equipment does not at all mean you know how to use it effectively or where you will bump hard into its limitations. Are you sure towing when attached to a foot brace will work? What if the other boat's paddler can not stay upright and in their boat to assist in steering? Would towing then be greatly assisted if you can jam a thin pad under the towed boat's rudder to keep it straight while being towed? (just as we recommend as one of the techniques for dealing with a broken rudder cable). Or can you carry something to wrap (and not slip) around the front of a boat lacking a handle that you can clip into that will work better than attaching to a foot brace? | + | * Like so much of the recovery and rescue technique and equipment described in these pages, **having the equipment does not at all mean you know how to use it effectively **or where you will bump hard into its limitations. Are you sure towing when attached to a foot brace will work? What if the other boat's paddler can not stay upright and in their boat to assist in steering? Would towing then be greatly assisted if you can jam a thin pad under the towed boat's rudder to keep it straight while being towed? (just as we recommend as one way to deal with a broken rudder cable). Can you carry something to wrap (and not slip) around the front of a boat lacking a handle that you can clip into that will work better than attaching to a foot brace? Or can you anchor such a front loop to a line that attaches to the towed boat's footstrap? |
| * [[:stories:tow_ropes_3_17_2018|Discussion 3/17/2018]] | * [[:stories:tow_ropes_3_17_2018|Discussion 3/17/2018]] | ||
| * [[:stories:rescue_oc2_2016|Difficulty without practice 12/03/2016]] | * [[:stories:rescue_oc2_2016|Difficulty without practice 12/03/2016]] | ||
| + | * [[https://tsunamirangers.com/2022/12/05/towing-for-sea-kayakers/|Towing for Sea Kayakers]] | ||
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