Change to the Mayday and PanPan call format
The format of verbally transmitted marine radio distress and urgency calls has changed. To align with the current ITU format
The sea and lakes we paddle on are dynamic environments that can change quickly. If we are inadequately prepared, or don’t have the correct equipment with us, we can easily and quickly get ourselves, and others, into trouble. If the conditions we find ourselves in are beyond our skill level then our fun day out can, at best, turn into a stressful experience or worse.
We can avoid getting ourselves into this kind of trouble if we take the time to think through our intended day of fun on the water and prepare properly. Think of things such as:
Nothing is better than time on the water with a group of like minded kayakers to learn new skills and develop your confidence to deal with situations as they arise. Sometimes it is not possible to get out on the water with suitable groups and then preparation for time on the water can be gained via online videos and other forums. Youtube has countless instructional videos posted from around the world and there are specific high quality online training courses available such as the comprehensive set of video lessons by Online Sea kayaking. Online material is great preparation but not a complete substitute for actual time on the water with other experienced paddlers.
A number of the posted articles below have been shared from the Canterbury Sea Kayak Network website.
The format of verbally transmitted marine radio distress and urgency calls has changed. To align with the current ITU format
In 2007 a test was done in Auckland relating to the visibility of kayakers. The report from that test is
Emergency Equipment Suppliers Boatshop (Chch) ~ flares, EPIRBs, marine VHF radios, lights Burnsco ~ flares, marine VHF radios Hella Marine ~ flashing lights
Buying a VHF radio Most important thing to do – Having removed your new radio from its box, switch it
ARC Bylaw ~ Visibility of kayaks and paddle craft Effective from 1 July 2008 Clause 2.17 Auckland Regional Council Navigation
Regarding clubs and auditing and registration. None of this is required if you are a club, incorporated or non incorporated that
The LTSA and the New Zealand Police Infringement Bureau revised and markedly increased infringement fees pertaining to offences relating to
Following a grim 2003/04 paddling summer, with two sea kayakers drowning, another killed in a collision with a power boat
Firstly – Andrew McCauley never actuated his beacon. It was tested after his kayak was retrieved and was found to
Decklines At a recent forum, during rescue practice, it was noticed how many kayaks had decklines fitted that were too
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