OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Hook a leg into the cockpit while fitting a paddle float
Keep your kayak from drifting away while you fit a paddle float: hook one foot into the overturned cockpit.
- Time
- ⏱ 3 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
What you need
- Paddle float
How to do it
- Hook one foot into the overturned cockpit.
- Fit the paddle float.
- When you get back in, lie flat in the water and slide into the cockpit rather than jumping.
Variations
- If a helper is holding the boat, you can skip the foot hook.
Sources
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- paddling.com (opens in a new tab)
hook your foot into the overturned cockpit to hang onto your boat while you install your float
