OutdoorsTried-and-true tip

Board a kayak at the lowest point of a jetty

Board your kayak at the lowest point of a jetty, because getting in from a high spot is harder.

Time
⏱ 2 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

How to do it

  1. Bring the kayak to the lowest point of the jetty.
  2. Lay the kayak parallel to the jetty.
  3. Hold on to the jetty edge with your arms, put your feet into the kayak and slide into the cockpit.

Variations

  • No jetty: board from a sandy beach and push the kayak into the water with your arms.

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