Keep in mind that you need to be comfortable inside the boat. After all, you’re going to be spending several hours on it.

A well-adjusted kayak is the key to a pleasant on-water experience. Here’s how to do it before you launch it into the water.

1. While the boat is on dry land, start by planting your butt firmly against the seat. Fine-tune the seat angle to a position that feels the most comfortable to you. Angling it upright will give you more power and balance, though.
2. Next, place your feet on the foot pegs checking to see that your knees are slightly bent. Slide the foot pegs along their track to their preset stopping points to ensure that you achieve the desired angle.
3. Finally, ensure that each top of your bent knee is in contact with each side of the cockpit. This is important for having total control over the kayak’s side to side motion. This, however, doesn’t mean that they should be jammed in there to the point you wouldn’t be able to easily get out of the boat in an emergency.

Now that your kayak is well adjusted, the next step involves launching it into the water. Most touring trips begin with pushing off a gently sloping shoreline.

Thanks for reading! Happy Kayaking! :)