Health and Safety

Southeast is, as we've mentioned, wet. Make sure you bring raingear. No sense catching cold on vacation. New to catching seafood yourself? Consider hiring a guide to help you find the safest spots—Alaska's waters are powerful. Also, don't rent a boat and go out solo—even a skiff—if you don't have boating experience. Shifts in weather, tides, and lots of other factors can turn a pleasant kayaking experience into something far less fun.