[Paddlewise] Emergency Gear

I am a strictly recreational kayaker (I paddle an Old Town Loon 138, the
Barcalounger of kayaks) who just started paddling regularly this spring
after trying it a few times last year and loving it.

Out for a paddle last night, I realized that I don't really know the best
way to stow emergency gear so that it's available to me when I need it. I
always wear my PFD, of course, complete with attached coast-guard-approved
emergency whistle <g>, and I also carry a paddle float and a pump, as I am
in the process now of learning the paddle-float rescue. I don't paddle
alone, but want to carry gear and know rescue techniques as if I might have
to take care of myself.

So, two questions: what emergency gear do people carry (when boating
recreationally; you paddle-across-the-Atlantic types have your own, more
extensive list, I'm sure), and how do you stow it?

Thanks.

Su Penn


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