How to Re Enter a Sit On Top Kayak

Important skill to develop, sooner or later you will be in deep water too far to swim back to shore and will need to know you can do this. Video credit to The Outside World Outfitters.
Note: for heavier kayaks loaded with gear it may be easier to reach over the kayak and pull the other side over than throwing the kayak over. Kayak used is a Native Watercraft Redfish 12.

[@FourLetterGT]

Can we take a second to acknowledge the fact that this kayak store has a full size pool inside, thats amazing

[@tlariscy]

+SW(is)M also has a white water generator ;)

[@marolyncruz6722]

SW(is)M Hayden

[@timothykirkland6920]

I loved this store when I was living on Dawsonville and fishing Lake Lainer.

[@shelbyhowell7416]

You can't hide money....

[@sherriallard172]

Very cool!

[@kayakfishingcountry]

After watching this video multiple times, I rolled my kayak in late September of 2015, during high winds and rough seas, I remembered his techniques and was back in the "saddle" in under 5 minutes without any assistance. My friends didn't even realize I had rolled. Best part? I never did a practice run. Trust me people, this method works! Thank you, Walter for sharing this crucial & valuable tip!

[@CaptainEdMercer]

I'm watching not because I own a kayak, but because I'm depressed right now and I watch random interesting videos on KZbin. I just wanted to say thanks for being apart of my healing process. God bless.

[@chrissaldana4real]

Just saw this, you good?

[@dillonsingh828]

I love you

[@stefenosthepom2649]

God bless you man there's a better day tomorrow...

[@blane237]

Great tutorial. But I gotta admit I lol'ed at 3:11 when he smacked his junk against the kayak. You can hear him say ow but he played it off nicely.

[@jeremywarren7424]

Went back to listen, the clear THWOP of his love spuds against the side of his yak will be the only thing I remember as I get enter the water when getting tipped the first time

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

It's running again, just a little dented!

[@SMGleader]

That's why you need to by duluth's underwear!

[@UpNorthOutWest]

Its definitely his knee and someone in the background talking but i still lol'd

[@PatIBCLC]

Thanks for this video! I'm going to go to the lake and practice this. I was on the Juniper Run when the water was usually high. While trying to go under a tree limb, I took an unscheduled swim at a location over my head. Thankful to friends, a life vest on and another tree limb a few feet down stream. I climbed in the tree down stream and made it back in my kayak. But, what if I didn't find that tree. Not so easy at 67 years young. Thank again!

[@Tompat5]

I watching this because I'm getting a kayak. Safety is your number one priorty.

[@Aussieshar]

Yeah like you don't want to pull out your KZbin whilst in the water learning how to get back in heheh

[@mikester9er]

"it could hit you in the face and that's not the way to get in" LOVE IT.

[@discolemonade66]

I just bought my first sit on Kayak. I've been out a few times and have wondered what I would do if it ever tipped. Now I know. Thanks for the practical advice! Since it is nice and warm, I'll practice this technique in a calm and shallow part of the river. Thanks again!

[@TheGravitywerks]

Thank you! The highest number of boating fatalities involve people out by themselves....great lesson!

[@FungSit]

Thanks for the video. You are absolutely right. I thought I could do it easily but when I actually practiced it today I wasn't able to get on the first a few trials until realizing the trick you showed. I will definitely practice it so that I can book back on in a single move quickly.

[@richardfoord5414]

Never thought about getting back in the kayak once in the water, I do now. Great Video thanks.

[@jchee1978]

Awesome instructional video. I am looking to get my first kayak this summer this was great video.

[@tlariscy]

Your welcome, be safe and have fun

[@evolvedaustin4230]

+Walt Lariscy Need to do one with a sit inside kayak. They're a little trickier.

[@anthonycapestany7660]

Evolved Austin good instruction ,never thought about self rescuer ,will practice next time on my kayak ,thanks

[@abdimahdhussein5053]

jchee1978 has always had

[@Ronbassettphd]

Excellent and I thank you for posting. Well I have kayak for many years I have never needed to use your technique for re-entering and I will not forget it

[@heathervestal2382]

I just bought my first kayak this past Saturday. I took it to the lake Monday to test it out. Once on the lake I thought about what I would do if I flipped my kayak so I tried it. I could not get it to flip back over or even attempt to get back in it. I learned the importance of always wearing a helmet too. This was very helpful and I'll try again this coming weekend. Thank you for posting this. You have helped a lot of people.

[@richardmortensen8875]

Just bought one and this is the second video for self recuse. Thank you I will be practicing this long before fishing,which I already know how to do. Thanks again.

[@paca_bill4863]

Nice instructional video. Never even lost the hat!

[@tlariscy]

LOL, thank you Bill

[@The-Warrior-Optimist]

just got my first kyak. this was exactly what I was looking for. great video!

[@truthurts1692]

pretty good instruction. Watchable, no BS, just a good video.

[@tlariscy]

+trut hurts thank you Sir

[@tokiesgalore]

Great video! I own 2 sit on top kayaks and I HAVE rolled over when not paying attention to surroundings. You described and showed the way to get back in GREAT!

[@desrad6416]

Very important thank you, first time I rolled out of my kayak thank GOD it was in my pool I couldn't get back in it was a real eye opener, if you don't know the technique your don in deep water !!!! So hopefully new people to kayaking watch you video its a life saver trust me, scary if you don't know the technique and your in deep water !!!!!!

[@tlariscy]

+Des Rad thank you Sir, wise words from experience, the best teacher.

[@Rob-uz2hu]

Never kayaked, dont plan on doing it in the near future but it was recommended and I was like this shit could save my life one day so I better watch it

[@transporter78213]

Tagträumer ditto.

[@BrynhurstSixOwe]

You know... "Just in case". LoL

[@Gent-gl4hv]

We are researching kayaks to purchase now. We are older but in fairly good shape. We will practice this before we take extended excursions ! Great advise!

[@l333boa]

I’m fairly new to kayaking and have just bought a fishing / sit on top kayak, this upload could potentially save a life, thanks 👍

[@sherrytrujilloboyer9011]

Thank you so much for this safety video! A week before we purchased our tandem kayak, a kayaker was lost overnight. I'm interested in learning and practicing safe techniques like this one. This will be my task tomorrow!

[@tlariscy]

Thank you Sherry, you will enjoy your time on the water. Have fun and stay safe!

[@RafikMankariosDrumStudio]

Looking to buy a fishing kayak as we speak, and I will certainly practice this before I'm in the middle of a lake. Thank you for sharing this with us! Cheers!

[@soniateresagonzaleznieda3223]

I used a fishing kayak 2 years ago for the first time. My SO bought it in a flea market. I encounter a hammerhead with just 25 min on it, i've heard that when a person is at risk they would experience the lifetime worth in a second, but for me was all the escenes from shark week that flashed through my brain. It was not very big, but its godspeed and sole presence scare my very soul. I kiss the rocky sand that welcomed me back. Now i make delicious meals, and take care of my flowers, and if i want a fish the market is close, am not made for the adventure...

[@sigoutdoors2013]

Thank you for this video. The first kayak I paddled was in the ocean dropping a shark bait and it flipped on me. I ended up half surfing half swimming it back in the last 50 yards to shore. I'm going to the pond tomorrow with my yak I bought tonight to practice this and standing up in it.

[@thomopolusrex8436]

Got a kayak for Christmas, looking forward to using it this summer. Its my first yak, I'm a noob. Thanks for the video.

[@bearcat6278]

I don't own or ever plan on owning a kayak, but I found this video to be well done and at a good pace. Thanks

[@505allan]

Thanks for that. I'm looking at getting another kayak right now but have never come off and was worried about it. I'll definitely practice that in safe water now until I get proficient before I go into deep water.

[@PETEPOPGTR1]

Great advice! The day I brought my kayak home I put it in my pool, flipped it and got on it in the deep end. Did it twice and it was easy with a sit on kayak. Didn't want to try this for the first time as a surprise.

[@frankobryant]

your video saved my life today.....Great instructional video......glad i watched it earlier this year...My wife thanks you!!!

[@tlariscy]

+Frank O'Bryant you are very welcome Sir.! I am overjoyed that this helped someone in a real world situation.

[@jensentran3011]

Thanks for the safety video! I just started to shop for kayaks so i think that this might save my life!

[@carolbitner7241]

Best demonstration I've seen!

[@Wicked03GT]

Walt! Great video brother. I'm the gentleman that purchased you original green Sea Ghost 130...my mother used it a couple times and has decided to sell it and get into a 110. So now my co-worker has purchased the green machine and has been putting it back to work on Lanier in search of a big Striper.

[@tlariscy]

Thanks Brandon

[@phil4543]

The voice of experience! ✌️

[@opwave79]

I really appreciate the underwater view to show us what your legs were doing. It helps me visualize what I need to do when I practice self rescue. Thank you!

[@tlariscy]

Thank you, I am glad it helped. Safety first.

[@21stcenturycaveman33]

Great advice and really good demo.

[@AvoidingChores]

great refresher!

[@Aleadergear]

Excellent and informative piece. Thank you,

[@mikewhite1823]

Getting a kayak this weekend and just what I needed to know 👍

[@zacknotzach9624]

nice vid! just bought myself one and could have used this knowledge yesterday

[@arthurborrego4738]

i paddled bait out last week... 4..5 foot waves... on the way back those waves felt bigger and one picked me up and took me for a nice ride... eneded up flipping on ...12 foot of water all i could think of was ... a big tiger shark is gonna grab hold of my leg any second now... i got on that kayak real quick lol

[@zolfodor4835]

Superb mate,thank you for this,i retire next year aged 55,& i,m gonna stay active i.e. walking, biking etc & i,m looking at the Zander single seater & this will be the first thing i,m gonna practice 👍👍

[@Mik-ly9sp]

Excellent video very well explained. Anyone new to paddling a kayak should watch this for their safety. And what a great facility you have there. I've spent the last year paddling on a calm lake but looking at moving on to an estuary soon and I will need to be careful. Watching this video will be a huge help. Thank You.

[@tlariscy]

Thank you MiK P, Stay safe and enjoy your time on the water.

[@SoaringSpirit1111]

Here in Florida that can be your worst nightmare especially with alligators. I wish i had a pool to practice in !

[@peggystevens5144]

Getting my first kayak this weekend and want to say thanks for the common sense video! I will be practicing before anything else, then it's fish on!

[@808Mark]

For the beginner ocean kayak fisherman its a very good idea to practice this skill before going out with all your gear

[@BrynhurstSixOwe]

Great video Walt... Very informative. Going out to Key West next week and I needed to watch this video, "just in case". 💯

[@anhl5091]

glad I saw this. will be yak'in soon and he brought up some excellent points.

[@repoman146]

i love that you have used a redfish. i have the same

[@davemojarra4734]

Nicely done, Sir.

[@truelife8372]

thx for the headsup I will keep this in mind

[@kyadak]

Thank you for showing me this.

[@DALKINION]

This video will actually save a life

[@tlariscy]

Thanks, I hope it helps save lives.

[@officialjonas9163]

I am getting my first kayak in 2 weeks and I'm watching different vids on them and this was helpful

[@brandongregory79]

Very informative. Never been kayaking but this video makes a lot of sense

[@clive9757]

i paddle most days in the open sea where the current and tide vary often, practise your weaknesses on a regular basis. Depending on your body type (ie) tall and strong) or a bit on the heavy side, there is always a way to get back in, never panic and remember to dress for the water temperature

[@MrChipBryant]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@18Pumpguy]

Thanks very much. Being old and not well coordinated I have fallen off my kayak three times so far this summer. I only flipped it once though. I was close to shore in all cases so I towed the kayak to shallow water and got back on. You are correct. I need to practice getting back on in the water to keep myself safe

[@dnc307]

Excellent video! Thank you, I'm going to start kayaking and want to do it safely.

[@clints8731]

This has happened to me. Thanks for the video.

[@luphinus]

Best vid I've seen so far on this! Hope I never need it, but I'll practice it!

[@verosa85]

great!! I'm new to kayak. I like your teachings

[@abbykite3500]

I'm late to the party, but thanks for posting this. I fell out last month and had to tow my kayak to shore because I couldn't get back in. Can't wait to try your technique!

[@tlariscy]

+abby kite your welcome, hope this helps you much

[@arfonia]

Well said, Great advice...Be Safe!

[@teh_major4106]

Excellent video mate thanks!

[@CalvinHikes]

You will fall out of your kayak, it is a challenge to get back in. Especially if the water is cold or moving fast.

[@tlariscy]

+CalsVidsKids Wise words Sir.

[@georgerosado5194]

excellent point sir..thanks somuch for sharring.now i can head out kayaking w my buddies with a little more understanding

[@tlariscy]

+George rosado your most welcome. Enjoy your time on the water and be safe.

[@makaielite]

Anyone else here not even own or use kayaks but thought itd be good to know anyway?

[@transporter78213]

makaielite yeppers.

[@gilbertramirez6626]

Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@yileizhang3545]

Really helpful. Thanks for the vid!

[@weekender38]

Thanks for the how to, might just save a life.

[@tamkim2828]

The best instructional video on KZbin. Thanks!

[@tlariscy]

Thank you

[@NunayoBisnez]

That's quite an exaggeration.

[@moobersan]

best video I have seen yet, definitely will share this to others

[@tlariscy]

Thank you

[@DannyCal]

AWESOME VIDEO!

[@MRFLIP]

very helpful I kyack fish the Colorado river and recently was knocked out of my kyack due to a jet skier coming at me getting back in was the biggest issue due to the current of the river I ended up just towing it back to shore as I swam and that ended my day next time I will try this out

[@kevinc9006]

MR-FLIP hah

[@andiiramii2775]

damn what a dick ! glad u made it safe though

[@NunayoBisnez]

That would have been fun to see

[@ichibangrom9735]

Great video!!!! Thank you so much. Also Nice pool in the store. Very cool

[@EdisonEBustos]

You are right...I have to practice this

[@robertcruz5507]

Don't throw your kayak over to flip it, instead roll it from opposit side. It's much safer. You don't want to miss and the kayak hit you in the face and you end up unconscious in the water.

[@alisachapman4168]

Great video! Very well done! Thanks for sharing!

[@kirklazarus1426]

Should have watched this before I went to Lake Huron because every time I flipped from a kayak I had to clue how to get back in so I would just walk back to shallow water and get back in... Though it was my first time ever kayaking.

[@kf4293]

Nice. I'd kinda wondered about this, but only ever floated a lazy river a couple of feet deep.

[@tannermiklos7614]

This was extremely helpful

[@LordFF5256]

I found this pretty helpful, thanks man!

[@danhold1]

Thank you for this helpful video

[@maritzaramos2939]

great video....about to purchase my own kayak and this is sooo helpful. I will def. be practicing before heading out.

[@tlariscy]

Thank you very much. You will not regret getting into paddling.

[@attechoutdoors5893]

Good idea to do this and don’t panic if you flip out. Good video. God bless.

[@winternightsky6945]

Exactly what happened to me today. I was for sure I wasn't going to fall in, so I didn't even think to look up tips to get back in. So I just held on to the kayak and waited for help

[@tlariscy]

Glad you were able to get back to shore safely . Being knowledgeable and prepared for what may happen is what this video is all about.

[@allenlau4621]

First time kayaking yesterday. Kayak flipped over, and I had to be rescued. Wouldn't be nice to know about this video and put in a few practices before going out into the ocean.... :)

[@ShawDAMAN]

Great demo thanks

[@devin8062]

Very useful information thank you ! Beginner kayaker almost tipped today n that let me here

[@TheRaulr151]

perfect! Thanks for the vid.

[@nuclear8889]

I've practiced this many times as I am the youngest of 4 brothers

[@nuclear8889]

Harry Ballzac how many times I was purposely tipped by them

[@j.r.w7636]

Harry Ballzac you really didn't get that lol

[@Jafmanz]

no one got it jonny... your career as a comedian is over.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I am the oldest of 1 brother. Is that something?

[@theaveragejoe6854]

@@Jafmanz i got it

[@JarradDRS]

Thank you for this video, I'll make a point to practice this next time out

[@tlariscy]

Thank you, keep an eye out for some neat stuff coming in the future. The best way to know when they are uploaded is to subscribe.

[@IraG0427]

This is an amazing store!

[@russellp7867]

I am learning to swim specifically so I can go kayaking :-)

[@soniateresagonzaleznieda3223]

Thats a good idea and i recommend you to use outriggers.

[@gerardsmulevich6594]

Wear your pfd 100% of the time.

[@Bloodseed22]

thank you so much ! well explained

[@lonecrusaider]

Great video. Thanks.

[@stantheman6411]

GREAT TIP!