How to Store Your Kayak?

A good cleaning before storage during the low season will keep your kayak clean and in the best possible condition!

2023-07-20

A good cleaning before storage during the low season will keep your kayak clean and in the best possible condition!

Preparing your boat for storage

  1. Scrub your kayak with a mild detergent and water to degrease everything.
  2. Thoroughly rinse your kayak.
  3. Open the drain plug and completely drain the water from your kayak, wiping off the excess.
  4. Place your kayak in a sunny location and let it dry completely.

You are now ready to learn how to store a kayak!

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Store a kayak indoors

Whether in your home, shed or garage, indoor storage is the ideal option since it protects your boat from bad weather, such as sunlight, humidity and extreme temperature variations.

Some good things to remember

  • Store it away from windows or even better, cover it to provide additional protection;
  • To save space, store it off the ground. This can be done using a kayak hoist, kayak rack, or storage straps.

Store a kayak outside

For those whose indoor storage is not possible, choose the best outdoor location, keeping in mind that the place must be used to protect your kayak from bad weather and humidity.

Some good things to remember

  • A shaded area will allow you to keep your kayak away from the sun and heat.
  • A weatherproof cover is a good solution to keep your kayak in the shade. The waterproof and ultra-resistant Pelican cover can be used.
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How you store your kayak will have a big impact on how it holds up over time, and improper positioning can cause permanent damage to your boat. So here are some things to avoid:

  1. Prolonged storage of your kayak with tight straps will create pressure points on your boat and tend to warp it.
  2. Placing your kayak on a storage rack right side up can cause dents in the bottom and cause it to warp.
  3. Placing your kayak on its side on a storage rack may create dents on the side that backs against the rack.
  4. Hanging your kayak by its handles risks deforming it and twisting it at the ends