Rabeel Akram

5/2/2016

Mr. Laughton

PAD03

"How to Leave No Trace Sea Kayaking"

http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?show=932

Rating : *****

This article, published on paddling.net, a very popular website for avid canoers and kayakers, explains and outlines the steps one should take to minimize their environmental footprint when kayaking at sea.

"No trace camping" is a commonly heard phrase, but this article uses it to direct attention to sea kayaking. Within 6 numbered off rules, it gives 4 points for each, with suggestions on what one should bring along and how/where to properly dispose of waste. It also gives alternative solutions to habits or items people usually tend to lean towards that would impact the environment negatively. These rules are really important, because we people forget at times that the nature isn't our playground and that if we would like to enjoy it, we shouldn't cause any damage to the ecosystem.

As someone who enjoys kayaking and canoeing during the summer, I found that this article was very insightful and really made me think about the little actions I should and shouldn't taking on my trips, .
I would highly recommend this article to anyone who enjoys kayaking, and wants to do it in a way that won't affect the ecosystem.

Beezley, P., & Beezley, T. (n.d.). How to Leave No Trace Sea Kayaking | How To Articles - Paddling.net. Retrieved May 02, 2016, from http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?show=932