Portage is an important part of any kayaking trip! Learn how to do it safely and efficiently by reading Kayaking Nation's new guide. Go to https://kayakingnation.com/how-to-portage-a-kayak-carrying-techniques to find out more.
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Tandem Kayak Portage Lifting &
Carrying Tips; Best Technique &
Safety Guide
Kayaking Nation's new guide highlights some of the most
commonly used solo and tandem portage techniques and
outlines the pros and cons of each.
Portage is the process of
carrying your kayak over land
from one navigable body of water
to another and it is a foundational
skill that you should be able to
perform.
However, because terrains and
weather can be volatile, there is
no definitive way to portage, and
as a result, you need to know
several lifting and carrying
techniques.
In its new guide, Kayaking Nation
divides portage into two types—
solo and tandem. Solo portage
involves carrying your kayak alone,
either on your shoulder or with a
kayak cart.
Tandem portage is done
with another person,
usually one of you holding
the bow and the other
holding the stern.
Kayaking Nation encourages you to use proper lifting techniques,
bending at the knees and hips, keeping the back straight and the core
muscles engaged, and lifting with the legs.
Learn more at https://kayakingnation.com/how-
to-portage-a-kayak-carrying-techniques
Don't let terrain and weather prevent you
from getting out on the water!
Carrying Tips; Best Technique &
Safety Guide
Kayaking Nation's new guide highlights some of the most
commonly used solo and tandem portage techniques and
outlines the pros and cons of each.
Portage is the process of
carrying your kayak over land
from one navigable body of water
to another and it is a foundational
skill that you should be able to
perform.
However, because terrains and
weather can be volatile, there is
no definitive way to portage, and
as a result, you need to know
several lifting and carrying
techniques.
In its new guide, Kayaking Nation
divides portage into two types—
solo and tandem. Solo portage
involves carrying your kayak alone,
either on your shoulder or with a
kayak cart.
Tandem portage is done
with another person,
usually one of you holding
the bow and the other
holding the stern.
Kayaking Nation encourages you to use proper lifting techniques,
bending at the knees and hips, keeping the back straight and the core
muscles engaged, and lifting with the legs.
Learn more at https://kayakingnation.com/how-
to-portage-a-kayak-carrying-techniques
Don't let terrain and weather prevent you
from getting out on the water!