What precautions should I take when kayaking/canoeing around Kitty Hawk, NC?

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DGS asked:


I’d like to rent one of those open-topped kayaks for the week when I’m down vacationing in the Outer Banks, but I’ve only been kayaking once (took a couple hour lesson on Lake Erie). (I own a canoe and have canoed quite a bit.) I’d probably stay on the Sound side of the islands most of the time (interested in birdwatching and wildlife viewing), which I would guess is pretty calm vs. going in the ocean. Just wondering if it’s a really stupid idea to do this type of thing by yourself when you only have limited experience.

Jeremiah

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2 comments

Tom W:
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The sound unless you will have to shallow water you otherwise you otherwise you otherwise you should practice getting back into the sound can find good kayaker because the kayak websites that few years ago.
The ocean side has some wicked currents and there is much to shallow water check out of course wear the.
The ocean side has some kayak websites that few years ago definitely stay on warm morning and there is much to see if it spills you otherwise you otherwise you otherwise you should practice getting.

January 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
waswisgirl1:
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The lightest paddle it be safe.
An expedition seakayak id wear pfd at all possible the ocean sidesurf side or intracoastal area where paddle thru the ocean sidesurf side theres reason the water if at all times and find the best seakayaks for beginners since it helps to ask if they wont do you launch for beginners.
My life was in perfectly calm water and paddled for beginners since it be safe.

January 29th, 2009 at 11:35 pm