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Creeking Safety When Kayaking

Creeking is traveling in a low level river usually involving waterfalls, rocks and other dangers in a kayak. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking.

Series Summary

Kayaking has been a great recreational activity for many people for a very long time. For many, the soft areas of the river are enough to get their blood flowing but for the more advanced kayakers the rougher waters are what they require. Creeking is just that. It involves falling down waterfalls, getting out of swirling water holes and avoiding dangerous rocks that only the more experiences kayaker should attempt. Many people have gotten hurt or even lost their lives doing this so the utmost caution should be taken for even the most experienced creeker.

It goes without saying that safety should be your utmost concern when creeking even though you may be excited and anxious about getting on that river. This series covers just that. Our expert kayaker, Mike Porter, covers every aspect of staying safe during this exciting ride from scouting the river down stream before you begin to how to recover if you happen to fall out of your kayak. Sometimes hazardous things are simply unavoidable. Escape routes are great things to have for such occasions and this is also address along with several other great tips that you should watch before taking on the white water!

Listing 1-15 of 15 eHow Videos
  •  What Is River Creeking?

    Learn what creeking is and the great things about it. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking.

  •  Use Judgment When Creeking

    Learn how using your own judgment when creeking is usually the best thing you can do. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking.

  •  How To Scout For Eddies When Creeking

    Learn tips on how to scout and find eddies to hop while you are creeking. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking.

  •  Know Your Evacuation Routes When Creeking

    Learn tips on why you should always know your evacuation routes along the river in case you get in trouble when creeking. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking..

  •  How To Recover Equipment While Creeking

    Learn tips on how to recover any creeking equipment that you might lose by falling out of your kayak. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking.

  •  Pick the Right Rescue Rope When Creeking

    Choosing the right sized bag of rope and the right rope texture will allow you to quickly and easily participate in a creeking rescue. Learn more in this free video series.

  •  Scout For Moved Rocks Before Creeking

    Learn why it is always a good idea to scout youth river for rocks that might have been moved by the current before creeking. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking.

  •  How To Throw A Rope When Creeking

    Learn tips on how to throw a rope to a person to rescue them in a river. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking.

  •  Why Should You Go Creeking With Others?

    Learn why it is very important to go creeking with others that can act as a support group. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking.

  •  How To Be Vigilant & Cautious While Creeking

    Creeking is very difficult. Learn tips on how not to give up and persist. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking.

  •  How To Scout A River Before Creeking

    Learn tips on how to scout a river before creeking. This series covers safety precautions that should be taken when you are creeking.

About the Presenter

Mike Porter