How to get back in your kayak if you flip out

      Here are the 4 steps to safely getting back in your kayak in deep water:

Step 1: Flip your kayak back over in the upright, safe position (assuming it flipped over while you flipped out)

Step 2: Grab both sides of the kayak near the center of the yak (preferably using handles if your kayak has them) and pull yourself up to where your belly button is dead in the middle of the kayak. Wait until you are stable before moving on to step 3.

Step 3: Using your upper body, lift yourself up and flip your butt around into the kayak seat. If you have an elevated seat that is too high, you can lift yourself up right in front of it and then move up into the seat.

Step 4: Swing your legs back into position on the kayak.

                                Back in action!

Now, look around to see how many people saw you fall out. If there are a lot of spectators, simply yell, “I’m ok. Just showing you all how to get back in a kayak.”

On the other hand, if no one is around to see it, be glad…

                          Here's a video on getting back in your kayak

Falling or flipping out of your kayak is scary business!

And although it doesn’t happen often, when it does, you need to be prepared!

The most important thing is to stay calm, remember the 3 steps, and always wear a life jacket while out kayak fishing!