S O L A R C H A R G E RHarness the sun’s power

to recharge electronics such as cameras and VHF radio

during paddle.

E S S E N T I A L SiPhone, charge cable, light and other essential items in a waterproof plastic bag.

V H F M A R I N E R A D I OWaterproof, used to monitor weather forecasts and summon an emergency rescue

E M E R G E N C Y R O P EUsed to attach to another vessel or to pull kayak ashore in event of capsize.

H ATA wide-brim is important to help protect against the sun.

H A N D P U M PFor bailing water after a flipped kayak is turned upright again.

PA D D L E F L O ATInserted over outer

end of paddle extended at right angles to kayak

to create an outrigger effect for self-rescue in

event kayak fips.

M A PKept in a waterproof plastic bag to track one’s course.

A man and his kayakLarry Pynn lists the items needed for his journey

K AYA KGerman-made Prijon Yukon

Expedition, 4.5 meters long, can be used on the

ocean and rivers.

JAC K E TNylon, for warmth in cool weather, rain or

choppy seas.

PA D D L EOne paddle for

kayaking, and a spare in pieces secured on the

bow in case the paddles loses the

first at sea.