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Trip Planning
A good paddling day is decided before you launch. These videos cover reading a nautical chart, working out tides and tidal streams, judging wind against current, and building a float plan with realistic put-in and take-out timing.
Kayak Touring | How to Plan for a Kayaking Trip
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0Trip Planning for Sea Kayaking
Ian Wilson
0Sea Kayaking - Understanding Tides
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0Navigation Basics - Reading a Nautical Chart - Kayaking Tips #48 - Kayak Hipster
Kayak Hipster
0Oru Kayak How To: Understanding Tides, Currents, Wind and Weather When Kayaking
Oru Kayak
0Sea Kayaking in Tidal Current - Part 1 - The Basics
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