Does a kayak have a preference over boats?

No, never think so. Although sailing vessels and human force have a high place in the scalypse hierarchy, the reality is that a kayak is small, low and hard to detect – and that a larger boat has long stopping distance and limited visibility. Always assume that you are not visible, and stay away in good time.

How do you cross a fareway with kayak?

Hold the group together to a clear, collected unit, cross the fareway perpendicular and as quickly as possible where you have good visibility both directions, and never before a curve or behind an island where boats appear suddenly. I’d rather wait for a gap in traffic than push you over.

What is the basic rule when two vehicles meet?

In a meeting where the risk of collision is present, you should normally plead to the board (right) and pass on the table. In narrow roads, you are on the right. But as paddlers, the main rule is simple: stay away from the traffic, make you visible and predictable, and never force your right.

Seaweed and Seaway Rules for Paddlers

There are no road signs and no files on the water, but there are rules and a sound seascreen that ensures everyone is co-sawed safely. For the paddler, it is less about claiming his right and more about syncing, waking in time and being predictable – because in the encounter with a motor boat or a ship, kayak is always the small and vulnerable.

You are worse than you think

A kayak is low and is narrow – against waves, accompanying lights and a beach full of impressions, it is very difficult to spot from a boat. Always assume that you are not visible, especially in dusk and light. Make yourself visible with bright clothes or west, keep the group together, and avoid paddling spread across a fare.

Seaway Rules in Short

-As a result of collision, you normally attach to the board (right) and pass on a table. Trust fare: Stay to the right side, as on a road. Stay away: as a paddler, you keep away from larger and less maneuverable traffic – no matter what the hierarchy says on the paper. - ** No sudden changes to the courses near other traffic; make your intentions clear and early.

Crossing the Fairways Right

If you are crossing a trail where boats go: collect the group to a clear device, select a place with a good visibility in both directions**, and cross the perpendicularity and fast. Never cross shortly before a curve or in the protection of an island where a fast boat can appear without warning. I’d rather wait for a gap in traffic.

Good seaweed

Slow down and hold distances near swimming areas, docks and other paddlers, and keep track of swallows from large boats – take it with the bowl to the wave. Respect bird protection areas and stay away from crowded passages in hard traffic. Read about väder och vind and navigera på vatten.