Big boats in the distance will arrive much faster than you would think wait and let them pass. It s hard for power-boaters to avoid something they can t see, and by some ancient law of the sea, kayakers are invisible at least it s safest to assume so no matter how brightly colored our gear. The final style is offshore travel, that is, cruising right down the channel as if you were a mighty vessel, with all the rights and responsibilities of a BC Ferry. This is your right, but if you re going to do it, be aware of other boaters, and learn the rules of the road . Stay out of shipping lanes, which are marked on charts.
Most boats tend to drive like cars do in North America pass to the right of on-coming vessels.
Try to stay on the right side of the channel. Watch out for boats bigger than you, and assume they haven t seen you. And make the responsibility for not getting run over yours. One final note on boating etiquette when boats are getting close, make eye contact with the driver, then nod or wave. There s a certain style when waving to boat drivers watch how they return your wave and you ll catch on.