Preparations:
If you have never been kayaking before or you have very little experiance, Coastal Kayak Tours highly recommends taking one of our lessons before booking any tours. Kayaker's need to be healthy and between the ages of thirteen and sixty-five with no serious illness. You must be able to swim to go on these tours. A liability waiver will have to be signed before the start of every tour. "If you have any kind of motion sickness we advise you to take motion sickness pills and used as directed". Most of the time these tours are down wind and down current. This helps make the paddling much easier. Most people can complete the 6 hour tour with a break and a lunch. For the tours, we recommend a small fanny pack to hold sunglasses, sun block, snacks, and tight gloves (the kind divers use are good). A wide, stiff brimmed, sun hat with a tie down is essential. A lycra type surf shirt and board shorts offer the best protection against the sun and the most comfort. Water is provided for the tours but if you have a special drink or food bring it along. Small coolers with ice are provided for all the tours. Kayaker's are encouraged to bring their own snorkel equipment in a mesh type dive bag. There will be chances along the tours for people to swim and snorkel. Some people like to bring extra dry clothes and a towel in a small dry bag.Many people ask about bringing cameras, video cameras and cell phones. Coastal Kayak Tours can not be resposible for peoples personal items. However there are many small waterproof containers readily avilable for cheap. Whal mart has a vairety of choices. Here you will find water proof cell phone bags, small dry bags and water proof plastic containers. It is your responsibility to keep your electronics safe and dry.For those who wish to fish we have everything you need. However feel free to bring you favorite gear. Got a secial lure or great pole? Our guides are good anglers and have everything you will need.Each paddler is responsible for the 2, 4, or 6 mile paddle down the coast. There are no refunds for those who can not complete a tour and have to be recovered. Know your individual ability and strength. Guides are well equipped and experienced. Guides are there to provide safety and assistance. Guides have the right to refuse service to anyone they deem unfit, unsafe, intoxicated or under the influence. If the guides deem you unfit to paddle a tour you will recieve a complete refund.
Safety Policy:
Here at Coastal Kayak Tours safety is our biggest priority. We started with the kayaks and offer the safest kayaks available. They are very stable kayaks and not prone to flipping. We follow a strict kayak maintenance policy with daily, weekly, and monthly inspections. The fleet will be periodically sold and upgraded with the latest kayak innovations.Personal safety is a large part of our safety policy. USCG type 3 vest will help insure the guest won't drown in the event of a personal, medical drama, or by falling off the kayak. Dehydration is a dangerous safety issue. A soft cooler with water is provided for every tour. The guide kayaks have additional water and food. Breaks and lunch help keep guest hydrated and rested along tour.Guides will be carrying a cell phone for additional safety as well as a complete medical first aid kit. Guides will be equipped with submersible VHF marine radios that will keep them in constant contact with emergency personel. All guides will be required to have CPR, first aid, and water rescue training from the American Red Cross. Inappropriate behavior will be unacceptable. Guides may choose to cancel any tour at any time due to unsafe weather conditions. Coastal kayak Tours will do everything in our power to provide a safe, fun, and enjoyable kayak experiance.
