Tag: safety
Watch out for that… Goose?!?
Yup, you read that correctly. Goose and other animal encounters are happening all over the nation! Listen to Chris dela Torre elaborate on his unplanned entanglement with as he calls the “Gangsters of Nature” on the Calgary Eyeopener on CBC from Canada. On a serious note, it is important to remember that being adventure seekers [...]
Win a First Aid Kit for National Safety Month this June!
Designated as National Safety Month by the National Safety Council, June marks both the coming summer and a reminder to be safe in everything you do including adventuring outside. We thought this would be a great opportunity to remind readers about staying prepared with proper safety gear and in particular, first aid kits. Day Tripper [...]
SUP Safety: Life Jacket or Leash?
When the American Canoe Association (ACA) released their 2012 SUP Survey asking for paddlers to share opinions on lifejackets, leashes & legislation, we were a bit surprised by the data. The survey took into account responses from over 550 SUP paddlers from beginners to certified instructors. As a paddlesports company, we always recommend that paddlers wear a PFD [...]
Items You Need. No, Really, It’s the Law by Chris Payne (Payne’s Paddle/Fish)
We recently came across a blog from Texas kayak angler Chris Payne regarding paddling laws and requirements. While these are state specific, they are still similar to what you find in other states. To be sure about the laws that apply to you, we encourage you to visit your state’s parks and wildlife department’s website. [...]
New Product Category Notice: Rescue and Safety
If you’ve been visiting our website (www.AustinKayak.com) over the last several years, you may have noticed an evolution of how we organize our products. The reason behind this is simply focused on your shopping experience. We continually strive to provide an easier more convenient path to the products you are looking for specifically in how [...]
Be Prepared…Always
I was recently reminded of how important it is to have the proper gear for a safe and enjoyable paddling adventure. A customer came into our San Marcos location with an amazing story of survival. While enjoying her usual kayaking route off the Texas coast, she found herself stranded in deep water. Her boat hit [...]
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