We show you here how to do a self rescue efficiently and safely using our deck mounted self rescue straps. The safety straps are standard on most touring and sea kayak models of Riot Kayaks and Boreal Design.
Stay with your boat and hold on to your paddle
Pull of your paddle float and secure on to the end of one blade (inflate float if required)
Slide other free blade through your safety straps OR undo straps place paddle shaft across back deck and do up straps again securely tighten them.
Using an arm or leg or both, but weight on the paddle shaft to assist in sliding up and back on top kayak.
Carefully putting weight towards paddle float side, reseat yourself in the kayak.
This is your chance to pump out the kayak of water, reset your fit, gear and put your skirt back on while leaning your kayak towards paddle float side.
Only once you, boat and gear are ready to paddle again, will you release the safety straps by pulling up on the tabs on top of each buckle. This will free the paddle so you can pull off the paddle float, stow it quickly and start paddling again.
We suggest using a 250 cm or longer paddle . The kayak is pretty wide and the longer your paddle is the more comfortable and efficient it is to use for the blades to reach the water.
Take equipment specific to paddling: Life jacket or PFD (Personal Flotation Device) for each person on board Buoyant heaving line Sound-signalling device Bailer or bilge pump Sprayskirt if kayaking to keep water out of cockpit Helmet for kayak ...
Choosing a paddle is largely a matter of personal preference. Ranging from 200 cm to 250 cm, paddle length depends on the height of the person and the width of the kayak. The taller the person is, and the wider the kayak is, the longer you’ll want ...
In this quick 25 sec video we will show you how to remove and replace the paddle lock on your adjustable Boreal, Riot or Beluga paddle. You will need 1 x 3 mm Allen Key. View the Video Here.
In this short video we show you how to put together and adjust and set the correct length you want on your Beluga, Riot Kayaks or Boreal Design paddle.