Depends on how far - Leighton to Scarbs or beyond, I always have mobile ph & couple of gold coins in an Aquapac style thingy. Never had kitemare, but the day you don't have phone will be the day you end up walking between City Beach & Scarbs....when the car's @ Mullaloo.

Recently picked up a camelbak for distance SUP'ing....might start using that for longer DW's also.

+ 1 for phone and money in waterproof bag...just in case

You can get a canoeing Type 3 PFD that has pockets in it to carry a phone pouch and other gear. They are OK to kite in too but do add some bulk (and buoyancy). You can also add a Dakine pouch to your harness to carry a few items.

NickT said...
Heard of a few guys that went Perth to Lanno, think they just took pie money for Yanchep on the way through seriously though I think they had a repair kit phone and a pump. Just have a plan sorted before you embark and keep an eye on each other.

+1 for camelbacks on long rides.

Haven't heard that one, bloody long way. True story or BS?

Aaaa-Hem!

Graham Currie & Ian Young. 2003? Back in the days when the gear gave you a severe bollocking for your mistakes!!

Leighton to Lano. Australian distance record at the time.

Obviously not the first then, think your legs would be shaking after that one!