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Kayak diving is my favorite way to dive the north coast of
California. It gives me easy access to most any dive site without long surface
swims, exhaust fumes, or much in the way of post-dive maintenance. It does
require some practice with paddle and equipment handling but, once the task
loading is mastered, kayak diving is almost certainly the most relaxing way to
spend a day on- and in-the-water. Even when conditions limit your in-the-water
access, kayaking by itself is a very satisfying activity (I highly recommend
Mike's Kayak Journal for taste
of north coast on-the-water experiences).
The following information is a compilation of opinions
(gracefully limited to kayaking) I've reached after much trial and occasionally
painful error. Take it with a grain of salt mixed heavily with a dose of common
sense and you should be fine. I'd also recommend seeking out other sources of
online information (checkout my links page under Kayak
Diving) as well as giving serious consideration to getting some hands on
training under supervision of a qualified kayak diving instructor. |
