Landing and launching a hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

monstahfish · 03-25-2017, 08:21 AM

I use the bungee and release the rudder line from the cleat and hold it until I'm ready to jump out. From there I'll lift and drag up onto the beach with the bow handle to keep the drive from getting sand in it. I'll then tilt the boat on its side to get the drive out on the beach.

5-20 · 03-25-2017, 08:37 AM

You might want to take the yak out without anything onboard except for the essentials for a couple of hours to just practice launching and landing in medium sized surf just to get an idea of what you can do with your boat.

Some people feel comfortable with certain approaches that might not work as well for others. Landings are definitely tricky...

TAngler · 03-25-2017, 09:24 AM

Thanks for all the input; great advice! very cool.

03-25-2017, 08:21 AM	#1
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 432	I use the bungee and release the rudder line from the cleat and hold it until I'm ready to jump out. From there I'll lift and drag up onto the beach with the bow handle to keep the drive from getting sand in it. I'll then tilt the boat on its side to get the drive out on the beach.

03-25-2017, 08:37 AM	#2
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	You might want to take the yak out without anything onboard except for the essentials for a couple of hours to just practice launching and landing in medium sized surf just to get an idea of what you can do with your boat. Some people feel comfortable with certain approaches that might not work as well for others. Landings are definitely tricky...

03-25-2017, 09:24 AM	#3
TAngler Junior Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 9	Thanks for all the input; great advice! very cool.