Getting Out from Kayak | Beginner Kayaking Learn Series
Getting out from kayak is basically the same as getting in, but in reverse:
- Take the tie line in your hand
- Use your paddle to steady the kayak against the dock, if shallow enough place it vertically onto the bottom- or lay the paddle on the dock.
- Grab the dock edge
- Crouch your weight in the center and stand
- Quickly swing your butt onto the dock
- Swing your legs out
- Tie the line to the dock – done!
At the water’s edge:
- Place your paddle shaft behind (or in front) of the cockpit opening, across the deck
- Holding the paddle shaft in place, gently lean on one side to let that paddle blade rest on the ground – this will keep the kayak from wobbling
- Using the paddle shaft to steady you – quickly enter the center of the cockpit – crouch – then sit
- Then use your paddle to give you a shove off
Again, getting out is the same in reverse.
TIP: In shallow water, you can lift your paddle vertically, (as described above) setting one end on solid ground snug against the kayak side to steady it. Keeping your weight in the center – use the paddle shaft as a “crutch” to enter and exit.
