To get into a kayak from the beach, follow these steps:

Bring the boat to the edge of the water.
Hold the paddle behind your back with the arched side of the paddle blade facing up.
While still holding the paddle with one hand, grab the coaming behind the seat on the kayak. With your other hand, place the second paddle blade on the ground.
Center your weight over the paddle blade and sit on it.
While still sitting on the paddle, put your feet into the cockpit. Then slowly transfer your body into the boat.
Put the spray skirt over the coaming of the cockpit. Hold the paddle in one hand and bring it perpendicular to the ground. Bring the fingers of your other hand into a fist. With the help of the paddle and your fist, push yourself further into the water.

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