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 EMPTY A KAYAK BY THE SHORE

1. Press down on the bow of the kayak so that the water runs to the front.

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​2. Then lift it up and turn it over, so that the water streams out. Let the bow rest on your thigh, so that your arms don’t have to bear all the weight.

​2b.​You can clamp the paddle between your legs, to prevent it from floating away while you’re emptying the boat.

Empty a kayak from a landing stage

​1. Press down on the bow of the kayak so that the water runs to the front.

2. Then lift it up and turn it over, so that the water streams out. Let the bow rest on your thigh, so that your arms don’t have to bear all the weight.