Kayaking is a water sport where a kayak is used to move across water.
A kayak is a low-to-the-water, canoe-like boat in which the paddler sits facing forward, legs in front, using a double-bladed paddle to pull front-to-back on one side and then the other in rotation.
It is not designed to flip. Flipping depends on the two main factors:
The type of your kayak
Type of water you paddle on.
Equipment:
Kayak.
Buoyancy Aid- A buoyancy aid is similar to a life jacket, but it allows for more movement of your neck and arms.
Paddle
Wetsuit
Wet Shoes
Rope Bag
Dry Bag
When a kayak flips;
Brace to prevent the capsize.
Lean forward if you capsize.
Slide your hand along your cockpit coming to the grab loop, give it a yank.
Put hands on cockpit sides and push knees together.
Push yourself forward and let your aids do the rest.
Preparation:
Hold the paddle correctly.
Invest in a dry storage bag.
Check the water before you go.
Choose the right kayak depending on your height.
Bring a paddle leash and a bilge pump.
Adjust the seat and foot pegs.
Paddle with your body, not your arms.
All these features make the sit-on-top kayak a great choice for nervous paddlers, for warm environments and for paddling with kids who love to swim. The downside to sit-on-top kayaks is that you're guaranteed to get wet while paddling, while sit-inside kayaks allow you to stay dry.
Risks in Kayaking
Incorrect PFD Use.
Not wearing life vests when they kayak.
Sun Exposure.
Dehydration.
Lightning and Severe Weather.
Undercut Rocks.
Weirs and Dams.
Ships and Other Boats.