Pre-paddle checklist

At DRKC we are keen to help you keep yourself, your friends, and your geaar safe on the river. Here is a guide you can use to make sure you're set for your next trip on the river. For wind, weather, and river flow resources, cheeck out the Know before you go tab. For our DRKC reccomended safety gear list, check out the Safety gear tab

Before you go on any paddling trip:

1. Check the forcasts 

   • Check the weather

   • Check the rainfall

   • Know the flow 

2. Paddle buddies

   • Are you paddeling with someone you know and trust?

   • What is the ability of everyone in the group?

   • Tell someone that isn't on your trip where you're going and when you're due off the river

3. Safety gear

   • Do you have a drybag with ALL the correct emergancy gear

   • Do you have a PLB or way of contacting someone if you get in to trouble? 

   • Layer clothing appropritely - do you need an extra thermal? 

4. Cheak your paddle gear

   • How are those rudder cables looking?

   • If your boat leaking? 

   • Does your PDF fit properly - when did you last float test it?

5. Have a hmmmm

   • Are you feeling fit and well to paddle today?

   • When did you last eat? 

   • Do you have enough food and water? ​​​​​​​