use flotation bags?

[StocktonDon]

Been looking at flotation bags for my Hobie Adventure, especially the ones with storage space in the middle of the bag and a mouth-tube to inflate the bag. Also think one of the black-on-one-side bags with a camp shower nozzle to create sun-heated water looks pretty good.

The idea of an extra margin of safety for me and my gear - not to mention the 'yak - seems to make sense. Ocean and freshwater fishing, diving, touring, and sailing combo trips are my main goal - with day trips to fine-tune the rig.

Thoughts? Comments? Experience?

Thanks.

[PerryC]

If you going to use a kayak with sails etc and do some serious offshore running with the wind, flotation bags or similar items may not be a bad idea. However, the best idea I think is to be in something that you can turn right-side up after you flip it, and by all means do it several times before needing to. And I speak from first-hand experience Kayak, canoe, recreational kayak, whatever it is. Not only be proficient in piloting it,but self rescues, and any special items you may need for that purpose.

Then ride the wind

Perry