Boarding a Kayak

Getting in a Kayak

Here is a neat little trick for boarding your kayak easily, and dry.

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Step one: Place your kayak in ankle deep water.

Step Two: Place your paddle perpendicularly across the back deck of the kayak with 3/4 of the paddle hanging off one side.

Step Three: Grip the paddle with your thumb and hold on to the coaming on the back of the cockpit with one hand.

Step Four: Using your paddle as a BALANCE, not a weight support, sit down on the back deck of the kayak behind the cockpit, keeping one foot in the water and the other in the cockpit..

Step Five: After regaining your balance, place your other foot in the cockpit.

Step Six: Slide down into the seat, and your on your way.