Do you get very wet in closed kayaks when going in rivers? ?

Hi, I'm going kayaking in closed kayaks on the river. Do you get very wet?Do you get very wet in closed kayaks when going in rivers? ?
It depends on how big the water is and what you're wearing.



If you're on flat water, then you're not going to get very wet at all, maybe a couple occasional drips of water from the paddle and that's it.



On whitewater, most boaters wear a drytop and a good-fitting sprayskirt. The drytop has latex or neoprene gaskets at the neck and wrists and does a good job keeping the water out, even while rolling. If you're just wearing a splash jacket or no jacket at all, you will get wet. A good sprayskirt stretches flat across the cockpit (the opening where you sit) and has a good elastic band that makes a watertight seal. A small amount of water (a couple cups) still manages to find its way into the boat, but for the most part, you stay dry.



In cold weather and water, some boaters opt for a drysuit. Like the drytop, it has gaskets at the neck and wrists. In addition, it has gaskets or socks at the ankles, so even if you end up swimming, you're still dry.
Most usually, at least I do on white water rivers. Waves and spray hit almost any part of my body that is not in the kayak. A dry drop can prevent much of this from actually hitting your body, but then you will get condensation from your sweat inside. Even with a good spray skirt, some water eventually gets inside the boat and I almost always find myself sitting in a puddle of water by the end fo the day.



Of course everyone once in a while I find myself upside down and immersed in the river. Usually my roll gets me right side up, but I get quite wet in the process. If for some reason I miss my roll, the result is usually a long swim.



Do you get very wet in closed kayaks when going in rivers? ?
Curious question? River kayaking is a wet sport. Your upper torso is exposed to whitewater. Special clothing can negate all wetting except for your face. Skilled paddlers choose 'dry routes' through rapids to avoid excess wetting. Nose and ear protection require special devices. Buy some lessons and learn about cold water hazards.
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So i get soaked becasue I throw my self downrapids and roll, but if your going to just paddle flat water you'll only get wet if your spashed, or the wind spray gets you



Anyway its part of the fun of the sport, kayaking involves getting a bit wet......Do you get very wet in closed kayaks when going in rivers? ?
no actually. not if your careful. you on water so i mean staying dry is never a garentee but i go kayaking alot an i dont get wet.
Yes

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