1. If you have a layover in America apply for a travel visa early , like really early this will save you from untold amounts stress as you stay up all night before the flight trying to get one. For those traveling from the UK and Ireland its the ESTA visa !
2 . Find an air line that's "kayak friendly " this means there will be no trouble at check in as they realise your "surfboard" is really a kayak ! A quick google will help you find out which airlines take boats.
3. Wrap your boat and paddles up ! It's a well known fact that baggage handlers hate kayaks there heavy and awkward to lift meaning there's a huge likelihood that they will drag it over the ground rather than lift it . Wrap It in anything from a old sheet , pallet wrap or even a surfboard bag !
4. Make the most of the space in your kayak it's essentially just an over sized wave shredding suitcase ! Pack any light bulky items such as life jackets ,sleeping bags and paddling gear inside it to save suitcase space . Just make sure your still with in your weight limit .
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