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Equipment required
There are a few essential items that are needed on the kayak in order to make it a safer place to dive from, and also make my day out a more relaxing experience.
Essential equipment includes:
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Dive flag
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Anchor and line
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Bow leash for connecting to anchor/buddies kayak
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Stern leash for buddies kayak to connect to
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Backrest
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Paddle leash
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PFD (Personal Floatation Device)
Some basic safety equipment should also be carried such as:
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Mobile phone (in water proof container)
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VHF radio
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A whistle
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Signal mirror
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Glow sticks
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Drinking water
A few other optional extras can also be taken along to make the day go a bit easier, such as:
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Fish finder/hand held depth finder
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GPS