Learn how to get in and out of your kayak with ease in this episode of paddle tv, with world champion ken whiting.

Getting into a kayak from a dock. Getting into a kayak from a dock can be tricky. First thing i always like to do is look and make sure that i untie the boat, because once you do get into your. Swing your leg over and straddle the kayak.

Wait for the incoming tide when beach launching. If you're getting into your boat from a dock, you'll want to use the lowest point on the dock. Use rope to tie off your kayak.

Start by positioning your kayak parallel to the dock and then sit down on the dock beside the kayak's. This way, if the dock happens to sit up higher you can still. First of all, you can use the rope to launch the kayak from a high dock.

Place your kayak in 2 to 3 inches of water and perpendicular to the coastline. Getting into a kayak can be difficult the first few times. Next, rotate your upper body toward the bow while holding onto the dock.

Launching in a safe place, in a few inches of water, that is away from waves and current is the best place for you to start. First, sit down on the dock and put your feet in the cockpit of the kayak. If you are at a dock, make sure you.

Short video on how to get into and out of a recreational style kayak from a dock. It makes it a lot easier than trying to reach down that far. Getting out of a kayak into deep water is actually surprisingly easy;