See the Kayaks that are available at the Four Seasons

Please follow this simple procedures when using a kayak. 

• It is better to get help in removing or replacing the kayak from the rack. If you have to do it yourself, reach over the bottom of the kayak and grab the edge of the rim.  Slide the kayak towards you and then remove it from the rack. Carry it to the beach area for launching.
• Personalize your cockpit. 
  • The leg rests are easy to set. You legs should be slightly bent, not out straight. 
  • The seat has 3 adjustments for your comfort. Play with it until you feel comfortable.  You should feel like you can rock the kayak with your hips and provide a solid base for rotating you trunk as you paddle.  This by the way is great exercise for firming up your core as they say.  
  • Choose a paddle that is the same length as you vertical reach (that would be you with you hand straight up in the air).  This is at least a good rule of thumb, but a paddle that is shorter is better than one that is too long for you.
  • Please wear a PFD (personal floatation device or life preserver), which are available in the grey and green storage bind.  If it is wet when you return, place it on the rack to dry, and when it is dry return it to the bind.
  •  These kayaks are very stable (as far as kayaks go), but kayaks can flip.  
• Please replace the kayak and paddle(s) when you are finished paddling.

If you want basic help with kayaking, you can ask me.  I can help with the basics like: the best way to get into a kayak without rolling it, basic strokes etc..   But, most of the guests have been first time kayakers and they just got in and paddled away without much fanfare.  It is easier than you might think.  It is kind of a natural motion.   However, if you want expert instruction, it is available in the area and I will be happy to give you some contacts.  There are also a number of vendors in the area who will giver you information and advice if you are interested in buying a kayak.