- Never launch before daybreak or after dark. You not visible to other crafts on the water and your craft is not night rated.
- Always sign the launch register before you go out and sign back in after you came back.
- Always check the weather before and after launching while on the water.
- Your ski has to be more than 3 meters long to meet SAMSA requirements for a paddling craft on the ocean.
- You are not allowed more than 1 km out on the ocean. (offshore)
- Check and insure that you have all safety equipment with you before you launch. See the list below.
- Check your ski before launching make sure there are no cracks or holes from unloading your ski.
- Always have your phone with you in a water proof pouch.
- Take at least 750ml of water with you.
- Always wear your approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) on the water.
- Never paddle alone.
- Tell a family member when you will launch and be back.
- Have your Kayak club ski number displayed on your kayak.
- Mark your safety equipment with your kayak number. This so when the NRSI phones we can give your details in an emergency.
- Always be fit enough to turn over your kayak and climb back on it should in overturn. Practice this.
- Never launch outside your own capabilities.
- Wear protective clothing depending on the weather of the day.
- Don`t drink alcohol or use drugs on the water.
List of Required Safety Equipment
- 1 x SABS approved life jacket with whistle attached, for each person on the ski.
- 1 x 1st Aid Kit
- 30 Metres of rope and anchor, minimum 1.5 KG. (length of chain fitted to anchor)
- 1 x Hand–held flare or pencil flare kit. Must be valid for the full year of registration.
- 1 x Smoke flare. Must be valid for the full year of registration.
- 1 x Stainless steel signaling mirror.
- 1 x Paddle for each person on ski.
- At least one paddle must be attached to the ski with a lanyard (paddle leash) at all times on the water.
Paddling only Ski’s
- 1 x SABS approved life jacket with whistle for each person on the ski.
- 1 x Hand–held flare or pencil flare kit. Must be valid for the full year of registration.
Crocker Ski’s
- Capsize rope to be fitted on Crocker ski.