[Paddlewise] Really Dumb Question

Really Dumb Question:

How do you get out of a kayak??

I have a Nechi Telqwa Kayak - When I get in, I straddle the boat, sit on the
back of the boat, dangle my feet in the water (To get rid of the sand and
mud),  Then slide my feet into the cockpit while lowering myself into the
seat.  Attach the skirt and off I go.  This kayak is extremely stable on the
water...

When I get to the shore, I cannot figure how to land the damn thing without
dumping it, generally near the shore in 6" of water.

What I try to do is:  Pop the skirt, feet out and overboard, when I get to
shore, Lift myself out of the boat (Triceps Exercise) or sit on the back of
the boat - Invariably, the boat on land is more unstable than in the water.
When the boat touches land, I get top heavy and over I go.

OK - WHat is the way you all get out of your kayaks ??

Wayne

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