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Cold water: shock, 1-10-1 and survival timesWhat happens to your body in cold water, minute by minute, and how a life jacket and immersion wear change it.Kayak hull shape, length and width
How length, width and hull shape affect tracking, speed and stability.River hazards: current, strainers and low-head dams
How strainers, low-head dams and moving water trap paddlers, and how to avoid them.Wind, waves and fetch
Why wind matters more on open water, and the wind speeds that call for caution.Paddle length and stroke efficiency
Choosing a paddle length and using your torso for a more efficient stroke.Sun, heat and hydration on the water
Heat illness signs and sun protection for paddlers.Load, capacity and freeboard
Why staying under your kayak's capacity keeps it stable and dry.