Saftey in numbers

Safety in Numbers
Whenever possible, go kayaking in a group of at least three other boaters. This makes it possible to send someone for help should trouble arise. It's best to be with others of equal skill; if you kayak with others who are not as skilled, you may wind up having to bail them out of trouble and endanger yourself. If you absolutely must go it alone, it is advisable to let someone know exactly where you plan to go, your course and how long you expect to be gone (called a paddle plan), and do not deviate from that plan once you are afloat.