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One way to re-board a kayak in deep water.
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:47 am
by johnboat
One day I tried to re enter my Hobie PA14 while safely at the dock. Good to practice this at least once, right in case you fall over? I found I am too old and weak in the upper body to just grab at the stern and drag my heavy self back in. But while in the water, I noticed the half inch mooring line I leave attached to the rear handle. I pulled the line out and tied a loop maybe 2 feet long with both ends attached to the rear handle. I then put one foot in the loop, stood on it and easily climbed back in. I'm probably not the only person who has tried this.
Re: One way to re-board a kayak in deep water.
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:54 am
by SWFinatic
Good idea to practice! I need to practice this on my PA. Rescue steps are available to purchase.
https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-Steps-Kay ... B01IPVQRM0
Don't think I'd spend that much on something I can make (like you said) out of a rope but it does stow away in a small pouch.
Definitely a down side to having a big kayak.
Re: One way to re-board a kayak in deep water.
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:42 am
by Ron Mc
small coolers made for kayaks are totally sealed and have huge buoyancy.
I saw one re-board video where a guy squeezed his cooler between his knees and it launched him back onto his kayak.
Re: One way to re-board a kayak in deep water.
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:39 pm
by kickingback