Flipping your kayak is not likely to happen every time you go out on the water, but it could happen any time you paddle away from shore. It’s best to be prepared. Lash down all of your gear that doesn’t float. It often helps to lash things together so that your gear floats as one big piece, rather than ten separate pieces of gear you need to chase down. It’s also crucial to practice re-entering your kayak from the water so that if you do flip over, you can safely right your boat and get back inside. Worry about getting yourself back on board before thinking about any of your gear floating away.