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    How to Re-enter A Kayak After Getting Capsized

    Arthur G. MooreBy Arthur G. MooreJune 13, 2022Updated:June 13, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    It can be a little nerve-wracking the first time you re-enter your kayak from the water. You’re not sure how to do it, and you’re worried about flipping the boat over. But with a few simple steps, you can easily get back in your kayak without any problems. In this article, we’ll show you how to re-enter a sit-inside kayak from the water safely and easily. Read on for tips and tricks!

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    Doing It on Your Own

    Whether you’re out for a leisurely paddle on a calm lake or braving the rapids of a river, kayaking can be an exhilarating experience. But as with any outdoor activity, there are always risks involved. One of the most common dangers associated with kayaking is capsizing, or flipping over. If you find yourself in this situation and you’re near shore, you should try to swim over to the shore with the kayak and paddle. Once you reach the shore, you can then re-enter the kayak after draining all the water out of the kayak. This may seem like a lot of work, but it’s actually much easier than trying to climb back into your kayak from the water. Plus, it will give you a chance to rest and catch your breath before getting back on the water. So next time you capsize, remember: stay calm, swim to shore and re-enter at the shoreline.

    However, if you are far away from the shore or in the middle of a large waterbody, things can get a little more complicated. In these situations, you may need to re-enter your kayak from the water without the help of the shoreline. Here are some tips on how to do this:

    • Stay calm: This may seem like an obvious one, but it’s important to try and stay calm if you find yourself in a capsized kayak.
    • Secure the paddle: The first thing you should do is secure the paddle so it doesn’t float away.
    • Flip The Kayak Over: You need to reach the stern end of the kayak. Once you have reached there, you need to flip the kayak over.
    • Climb Over: Now you need to climb over the kayak from the back until you reach the cockpit.
    • Sit Down: You should now be in a sitting position in the cockpit.
    • Get Ready to Paddle: You should now be able to paddle away and continue enjoying your day on the water.

    Re-Enter a Kayak With a Partner

    If you have a partner with you, the process of re-entering a kayak from the water is much easier. T-rescue is probably the most popular kayak re-entry technique that you can try at this point.

    This is how it’s done:

    Once your kayak turns turtle along with you, you need to use your both hand to reach the water surface. You need to bang the bottom of the kayak with your both hands to signal your partner that you are ready for the rescue. Your partner will then approach your upside down kayak at 90 degree angle. Once you feel the bow of your partner’s kayak, you will have to grab it instantly with both of your hands and try to flip yourself over along with the kayak.

    Practice in Warm Water

    Whenever you are trying out a new move like this, it is always best to practice in warm water first before taking it out into the wild. That way, you can get a feel for the move and know what to do if you find yourself in a capsized kayak in the middle of nowhere.

    So there you have it! These are some tips on how to re-enter a kayak from the water if you find yourself in a capsized kayak. Stay calm, follow these steps and you’ll be back on the water in no time.

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    Arthur G. Moore is a veteran paddler. He has over 10 years of whitewater kayaking experience in his kitty. When he was young, he used to love kayaking in rapid III and rapid IV but as time went on, he decided to concentrate mainly on covering long distances on a standard touring kayak. He is currently working as a senior editor for Kayak Manual.

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