Guys; Despite the inevitable discussion about the right and best way to get
in and out, as another newbie, I appreciate all the posts. While some will
work for me now, others are great for me to see conditions that I will
eventually get to. So thanks to you all. This is the way to get people
hooked lots of advice .

Note that I haven't had my first lesson yet but been out with experienced
paddlers in the Thousand islands for the past few weeks and learning On the
Job is definately the way to go. Every casual statement is filed away and
pays off later in the day or on the next paddle. Thanks to you who are
helping with this learning!


"jeffh129" wrote in message
om...
Ok, here is probably the dumbest "newbie" question of the year.
Yesterday I purchased a new Sundance 120 after three test paddles.
However each time I test paddled the yak, there was an employee there
to help me enter and exit the yak next to a pier.

So....now I have it home and am anxious to take it out soon. I assume
I won't be doing the pier entry and exit as I will be alone. How do I
get in and out of the darn thing? Do I float it out into a foot or so
of water? Then what? Same thing on exiting. How do I actually get in
and out? ( I TOLD you this would be dumb)

Trust me, I am signed up for a three hour lesson in early June on
basic kayak techniques. Still, I'd love to flounder around in it
sooner, assuming I can figure out how to get in and out of it.

Thanks in advance.