Author: Tim S (---.cqi.psu.edu)
Date: 09-27-12 11:23
A night kayak trip is not for the inexperienced. I'll second Geronimo on watching the wind and seas and Micheal for watching the moon phases. Also very important is watching the tides. Anybody who spends time in and around the ocean knows you should always know your tides. Though not big in Culebra, a foot at most, it will make the difference between paddling over submerged reef, or grounding yourself. There are low, low tides and the wind can make them lower. In the dark, you will have no idea of where to go. If you are familiar with hand-held GPS, map everything considered hazards during the day, then maybe try it at night. If you get a low tide during the day, map hazards then. You can also mark your exit point for and easy return. Don't just go out at night for a paddle in unfamiliar water. That would be a mistake.
If you do take measures to plan a safe excursion, and do take these measures, it is fun to swim in the glowing swarms with a snorkel and mask.
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