https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/open-water-training-and-technique/25820/etiquette-re-kayakersI am doing the Lido Key swim this weekend, and it&#39;s the first time I&#39;ll have a dedicated kayaker. The kayaker is someone arranged by the race director, not someone I know. What is the etiquette here? Should I offer compensation or tip? Anything else Ien-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/272766?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 11 Apr 2018 08:10:34 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:7cfeaf4a-8c81-49d1-829c-29c09938d6dajcolvin62Thanks, all. I think I&#39;ll get a $100 amazon gift card, plus pick up any costs connected to pre- and post-gatherings. That seems like a good compromise. Thanks for the advice!<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/272763?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:41:14 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:b6842066-87ab-472d-b4d2-3afb07b9468ddrip&amp;#39;nwetIf you paid extra in the registration for a kayaker, then you have already paid them something. I always buy my kayaker an event shirt and pay for their pre or post event meal.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/272761?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:03:55 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:7a100ff5-e571-4b6c-8748-1b8b09b7e656LynI suggest compensating/tipping your kayaker. My rule of thumb is under 2 hours $100, 2-5 hours $150-200. Over 5 hours $200 minimum. Wow, that&#39;s really generous, I&#39;ll kayak for you anytime!<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/272758?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 09 Apr 2018 04:48:01 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:1259524f-c702-4774-bccd-d7a94e26883aRob CopelandI suggest compensating/tipping your kayaker. My rule of thumb is under 2 hours $100, 2-5 hours $150-200. Over 5 hours $200 minimum. Other suggestions... search the forum there are lots of tips on working with a kayak escort craft. The 2 biggest things to workout are feedings and navigation.<div style="clear:both;"></div>