Sea Kayaking Marlborough Sounds: Sea Kayak Training

there are a number of rules that must be obsearve about hte sea - RESPECT IT. It can be aferioucs force.

RULE 1:
If in doubt - don't go out.

Check forecast for changes in weather - can you get back to base - or shelter on land if it starts getting rough
Plan kayak activity for early morning and late morning Plan to be off the water by 11am - and definately be off the water by midday. This will avoid the afternnon sea breeze/wind/gale depending on the day. Up until this time the waether "should" be fairly stable from what ever it is when you hit the water (prefereably by 7am).

Sea Kayaking Marlborough Sounds