RE: [Paddlewise] Exiting a kayak

>> that... Is there
> > a "graceful" way to exit a kayak in water a foot deep or so?
>
> Much simpler (and easier on the paddleshaft):  lift both legs up
> and over the side of
> the cockpit.  Extend your feet downward and as you lean forward,
> pivot on the coaming
> using the backs of your knees/upper thighs as the fulcrum.  This
> will leave you
> standing, straddling the yak.  The rest is easy.


As a follow up, this worked great for me! Thanks. My cockpit is pretty
small, but I'm able to squeeze my legs out and over the coaming without too
much trouble. And like you said, after pivoting up, the rest is easy.

I haven't tried it on a boat ramp yet though. It will be just a matter of
not being too deep when I stand up 8^)

Woody


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