ConnYak trips are listed by members who want to paddle in certain areas that they know. Our trip leaders are neither experts nor instructors. You are the captain of your own craft and you alone are responsible for your own safety and well being. No one can force you to launch your kayak from shore. This is your decision and your responsibility.

This sport can be dangerous. You can be injured and possibly die from kayak related accidents. That is why we continue to disseminate information on safety, safety equipment, self rescues, group rescues, hypothermia, navigation, rules of the road, tidal currents and weather related hazards. Members are alerted to the many skill elements that make up a good paddler and are encouraged to obtain formal training from a qualified instructor.

We urge our members to beware of so-called experts, who may put the inexperienced paddler in a dangerous situation. Know your limitations and remember that it is safer to paddle in a group rather than alone. Always be aware of your surroundings and the conditions.

We urge you to paddle and have fun. Learn as much as you can about our sport and share your knowledge. It will make us all better and safer paddlers.