Using Safety Gear to Self-Rescue in my Oru Kayak

A year ago I attempted to self-rescue in my Oru Kayak Inlet, but I didn’t have all the safety gear I needed. I decided to try it again, this time with all the gear. Check out the first video below, and links to all the safety gear I used below (I didn’t show a bilge sponge in the video, but this is good to have for any small amounts of water the pump can’t get).

Also note- it took me almost an hour to get back in my kayak, I cut this video way down, but just note it was not a quick process. Which is why it is important to practice before it happens for real.

First Video: Practice Capsize Recovery in My Oru Kayak:    • Practicing Self-Rescue Capsize Recove...  

🚣‍♀️ Kayak Safety Gear (affiliate links)
▶︎ Oru Float Bags (set of 2): https://bit.ly/3Dp5qP0
▶︎ PowerPump for Float Bags: https://bit.ly/3CAe9xF
▶︎ NRS Foam Paddle Float: https://bit.ly/3GPq77
▶︎ Sea to Summit Paddle Keeper: https://bit.ly/3YKhMdM
▶︎ NRS Kayak Bilge Pump: https://bit.ly/3XiNZHy
▶︎ Skwoosh Bilge Sponge: https://amzn.to/3bSGeFD
▶︎ NRS Odyssey Lifejacket: https://amzn.to/3c97AYo
▶︎ Cup with handle / Pitcher
▶︎ CaliCase Universal Waterproof Floating Case: https://amzn.to/3MKVQbE
▶︎ Oru Inlet: https://bit.ly/3Qfwa7L
▶︎ Oru Gel seat: https://bit.ly/3TsnfSX
▶︎ Aqua Bound Bent Shaft Paddle (225cm): https://amzn.to/3PQ48jE

🛶 Full kayaking gear list on my website: https://bit.ly/skgearweb

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Hi, I’m Steph! A DIYer, author, and podcast host. I live in Tallahassee, FL with my adopted greyhound, Tosh. I 🧡 Kayaking.

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