To help you find out all you need here are some useful links to sites that will make sure that when you ocean paddle you are safe.
Local Government Departments
- Department of Sport and Recreation
- Department of Planning and Infrastructure
- WA Water Police
- Marine Watch
General Paddler Information
- South African-based (Surf Ski Info)
- Escapology
- Cold Water Paddling
- Critical Kayak Equipment
- Kayak Safety
- Inquest Report on death of NSW Sea Kayaker
- NSW Regulations for Night Paddling
- Surfing Tips for Kayakers
- New Zealand Kayak Safety Group
- UK Sea Kayak Links
- Olly Hicks Antarctic
- US Paddle Racing Group
- Perth-based Paddling Blog
- General Paddling News and Views in WA
- General Paddling Resource
Organisations and Clubs
- Australian Canoeing
- Canoeing Western Australia
- Surf Life Saving Australia
- Surf Life Saving Western Australia
- Fish Yak West (Kayak Fishing)
- Australian Outriggers Association
- Indian Ocean Paddling Club (WA)
- NSW Sea Kayak Group
- British Canoe Union
- Northern Ireland Canoe Assoc.
- Scotland Canoe Union
- Wales Canoe Union
- English Canoe Union
- Irish Sea Kayaking Assoc.
- WA Sea Kayak Club
Events
Manufacturers and Retailers
- New Zealand Q-Kayaks
- Mirage Sea Kayaks
- Canoe World
- Rosco Canoes & Kayaks
- Australis Canoes & Kayaks
- Koastal Kayaks
- Wave Dance Kayaks
- Horizon Kayaks
- Bennett Surfcraft
- Finn Kayaks
- Dagger Kayaks
- Condors Pluss
- Kayak Kits
- Anaconda Adventure Products
- Mainpeak Paddlesports
- Boating Camping Fishing
- North American Outdoor Adventure
Kayak Tours
- Spirit of West Adventures (Canada)
- Worldwide Paddling Adventures
- Sea Kayak Adventure Group (Tasmania)
- Sea Kayak Tours (Sydney)
- Tasmanian Sea Kayak Adevnture Group
- Tasmanian Sea Kayak Adventure Group
- Gordon’s Guide for Worldwide Adventure Tours
- Paddle Asia (Thailand)
- Ocean Safaris (Hawaii)
- Kayak Connection (Worldwide)
- Real Adventures (Worldwide)