	Wear a standard safety vest in all weather conditions. - Observe the mandatory safety equipment and the sailing code in the country where you are sailing.		-Always take at least one bottle of water and several cereal bars with you.
	- At sea, weather is an important factor that can change very quickly. Consult the weather forecast before you set out. - Protect yourself! Use equipment suitable for the weather conditions: - In warm weather: anti-UV clothing, sunglasses (attached to the vest or wetsuit), cap and sun cream. - For cold weather: thermal top, neoprene suit, anorak. - Always wear shoes.		- "HARD START, EASY RETURN": always start your trip facing into the wind to return with a following wind, and remember to take the tides into account.
	- Each site has its own dangers and points of interest. See the lifeguard and local tourist services for more information. - Never overestimate your abilities: prepare a map of the route according to your abilities.		- Sail with a paddle leash and have a towing end and an emergency paddle on board, attached to the boat. - Never abandon your kayak. It will help to keep you afloat and can be spotted more easily.
	- Sail in a group if at all possible, or inform somebody of where you are going and the latest time you expect to return. If possible take a mobile phone with you in a watertight pocket.		-If you are heading out for several days, ensure you have an individual locating device: flash lamp, emergency flares, individual signal light.

Thematic: canoeing / kayaking safety.