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To fish from a Kayak in South Africa you must adhere to
the following SAMSA minimum requirements...
- Purchase a licence from the Post Office or KZN wildlife office
- Pay for the angling and skipper of a vessel on your licence
- Kayak must be over 3 metres in length to go to sea (beyond the backline)
- Kayak must have minimum 30% buoyancy
- You must wear an approved PFD (personal flotation device)
- Carry a 10 mtr rope. (tow rope)
- Pencil flares (not out of date)
- Bailing device (bucket or collapsible bucket) You can use your tackle
box or a sponge
- You must have 750ml drinking water.
- You must not exceed 1km from land
(1000m)
- You can launch anywhere except if the launch site
is restricted by Port Authority, Private owner, Parks Board, or Municipality
for which you may
be asked to pay a fee
- Many of these equipment requirements are designed to ensure the safety
of those taking part in kayak fishing. After all, this is an activity which
can carry certain safety risks. Unlike those who
Play poker or are part of a football
team, people who fish from a kayak usually carry out this activity on their
own - so it is essential that you are prepared when it comes to health and
safety. Aside from the minimum requirements, there are a number of other
pieces of equipment which you may want to take with you to ensure that you
stay safe.
- SAKFA also recommend...
- Paddle leash.
- Attach your paddle to your ski via a leash (some
like to detach during launching and beaching)
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Kayak
should display approved SAKFA identification number something like
KFSC69 which means Kayak Fishing (KF) Scottburgh (SC) and allocated number.
So if your Kayak is found out at sea NSRI or anyone who finds it can phone
SAKFA or the club which issued the number and get your details
- Carry a cell phone in a waterproof pouch
programme in 082 911 SEA RESCUE
- SMS your launch and return time or leave a float plan with someone
- SAKFA recommend you join a local Kayak club
- Always check the weather forecast before you
leave and keep checking when you are out at sea
- Make sure you can turn over and climb on your
Kayak if it capsizes
- Never paddle alone always paddle with at least
one person
- If your Kayak capsizes stay with it and phone for
help
- Tell someone where you are going and estimated
time due back
- Complete a launch register at your launch site if
applicable
- Check your Kayak before leaving for cracks and
leaks. Make sure the bungs are in!
- Remember - know your own personal paddling
capabilities and do not exceed them
- Don't forget your fishing licence and vessel
licence (both on the same licence)
- Obey any Parks board or municipality launch site
rules and pay fees if applicable
- A plastic whistle is also handy to have to
attract attention
- A mirror to use for attracting attention (using
suns reflection)
- Write your SAKFA number and cell number on your
paddle and equipment
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All text and images copyright of SAKFA
www.sakfa.co.za For permission to use
please contact Mick Clarke
ugh@telkomsa(dot)net
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