Kayaker Safety Brief and Rental
Capital SUP of Annapolis will provide Kayaks for $50. They will deliver the kayak, paddle, PFD to the event site the day before. Please contact them if you need a kayak. To rent kayaks you can use the following link or click on the Participant Info > Kayak Rentals tab:
Please read the Swimmer and Kayakers Safety Briefing (click on the below link):
2027-Annapolis-Frogman-Swimmer-Kayaker-Safety-Briefing-Revised-8.07.2026
2027-Annapolis-Frogman-Swimmer-Kayaker-Safety-Briefing-Revised-8.07.2026
Please also be familiar with the Support Boat/Jet Ski Briefing (click on the below link):
AFS 2027 Safety and Support Boat Briefing_Update 7.20.2026
Kayaker registration includes the post swim Mission BBQ buffet.
Professionalism:
The AFS is a physical challenge that can only be accomplished through coordinated teamwork and a spirit of shared responsibility for the safety of all participants.
At the AFS we pay pay homage to the best of the best that paid the ultimate sacrifice by matching their professionalism and tactical acumen with like professionalism and tactical acumen.
Two critical principles for a successful and safe AFS:
1. This is a Team Event.
2. Accountability is mandatory.
