As we begin to approach the offseason and cooler paddling conditions, Pacifica Paddle Sports hours will reduce. The good news is that storage customers can continue to access their boats year-round and paddle whenever they would like! Our staff may not be around to help you launch and return our kayak but we have created steps to show you an easy way to launch and return all on your own.
Follow the video and steps below to learn how to safely launch and return on our own from our dock.
Kayak Launch and Return Steps:
Setup your boat, adjust foot pedals and slide your boat as far as you can to the edge without getting your feet wet. Get into your kayak and use your hands to slide yourself down the dock until you hit the water.
Head out for your paddle!
When returning back to the dock, paddle to the edge and slide your kayak up along side the dock.
Place your paddle down partly behind you kayak and onto the dock to brace your kayak and hold it steady.
Slowly lift yourself out of your kayak evenly distributing your weight between the paddle and dock.
Sit your bum onto the dock first, then slide each foot out onto the dock one by one.
Congrats! You made it out. Pull your kayak, up around and up the launch ramp to finish your paddle!
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