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keep your eyes on the horizon. Gently rock the boat side to side while
floating near shore to get a feel for the stability of the kayak before
you begin paddling. Feel the balance of the boat as you begin to
gently paddle forward. At any time, if the boat begins to roll to one
side or the other, move your eyes to the horizon while holding the
paddle out in front of you. Looking down and side to side will increase
the rolling action. Make sure all the items you bring like bags, coolers,
water bottles are secured so they won't float away in case of a tip
over. To avoid capsizing, paddle directly (perpendicular) into oncom-
ing boat wakes.
Yaw:
Yaw is the side to side motion produced by paddling which causes the
boat to zig-zag. To minimize yaw, install the Tool-Less fin into its base
on the bottom of the boat. The fin will improve tracking and is ideal for
use in flat water areas like bays, lakes and rivers. HO Sports recom-
mends to always use the fin while paddling the iKayak for best results.
If you decide to paddle in shallow areas, the fin may prevent you from
moving. NOTE- if you decide to remove the fin while paddling, you
will be much more susceptible to yaw. THE BEACON iKayak IS NOT
INTENDED FOR USE IN WHITEWATER OR FAST MOVING
CURENTS.
Bottom Drains:
The bottom drains are a convenient way to drain accumulated rainwa-
ter or water that has splashed into the boat. Open the drains while on
shore. The drains are not intended for use while on the water.
Leaving the drains open while paddling will allow water to partially fill
the iKayak which will make it heavy and sluggish to maneuver. Addi-
tionally, water inside the iKayak could result in wet gear.
Paddling:
For the most effective paddling, sit up straight and hold the paddle out
in front of you with hands out wide enough that the forearms are
perpendicular to the shaft (like a push-up position). Most of the power
should come from your torso.
Your arms contribute, but too much reliance on your arms will cause
you to tire quickly. For good balance, especially in rougher conditions,
keep your head up and your eyes focused on the horizon.
Start paddling gently and smoothly. Alternate paddling on the right
and left side of the boat. As the iKayak picks up speed it will maintain
a truer heading. If you dig in hard at first you will create more yaw.
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