I was planning a much longer kayaking adventure, and my brother who likes to wreck my fun, said, hey, do you have safety gear for your kayak. I said, Ahh, I got a whistle and life vest. He was right, I needed an oar leash. (Among other items). My first long row I rested with my oar across my lap, a fish jumped out of the water, knocked the end of my oar, and my oar was set free. Except my leash worked. I’m glad I got it. There is a hook and loop strap to go around the oar, and an adjustable caraSee full review