If you are going to be kayaking you’re going to need to be able to move your kayak when it is out of the water. You’ll need to move the kayak to and from the water, or from body of water to body of water. Here is a simple description of how to carry your kayak.
- Find the center of gravity in the kayak (usually where the seat is located)
- To carry the kayak by yourself, place one edge of the inside of the cockpit on your shoulder so the kayak is hanging there.
- Bend your knees while lifting and use your legs, not your back to lift.
- Stabilize the kayak on your shoulder with your hands.
- Carry the kayak to where you need to go
- Place the kayak down making sure you bend your knees.
This method is a basic method to carrying a kayak. Simple yet efficient. One more thing…watch out for stumps and rocks!
