OutdoorsTried-and-true tip

Turn a capsized kayak over first

After a capsize, flip the kayak upright first so it doesn't fill with water.

Time
⏱ 2 min
Difficulty
◆ medium

How to do it

  1. Turn the kayak upright in the water first.
  2. Find your paddle and tuck it into the bungee deck lines.
  3. Hold the cockpit rim: one hand on the near side, the other on the far side.

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