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/howto-portage-a-kayak-carrying-techniques
Don't let terrain and weather prevent you from getting out on the water!