Sports & Outdoors

How To Sit In A Kayak

In kayaking you move the boat with your body as well as with your arms and paddle, so sitting comfortably and securely in the boat is very important. Sam, instructor as Leaside Educational Trust in Hackney, shows you how how to sit in a kayak in this step by step guide. Enlarge

How To Sit In A Kayak

In kayaking you move the boat with your body as well as with your arms and paddle, so sitting comfortably and securely in the boat is very important. Sam, instructor as Leaside Educational Trust in Hackney, shows you how how to sit in a kayak in this step by step guide.

Top Tips

  • When you sit in a kayak you should be nice and snug, but not too tight; this will give you greater control over the boat.
  • You can adjust the back rest and the foot rests backwards and forwards so you can position yourself correctly in the boat.
  • When you sit in the kayak your knees should be pressed against the thigh braces and your upper body should be angled slightly forwards.