Old Town Canoe Co. 01.1315.2380 Owner's Manual
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RepaIRYour canoe or kayak is built to last.With proper care and maintenance, asdescribed on the previous pages, yourboat should give you and your familyyears of enjoyment.Though our canoes and kayaksare built to withstand years of use andabuse, mishaps can occur and yourboat may at some point become dam-aged and need repair. In the event of aproblem, we recommend you contactyour local dealer for the appropriaterepair kit or parts. These same dealerscan repair the boat for you or give youassistance in getting started in the rightdirection.Remember that no kayak is com-pletely watertight. It is normal to takeon up to a cup of water through rivetsor hatches. However, if your kayak istaking on significant amounts of water,you may have a pin hole leak. Eitherlocate the leak yourself (by filling theboat with water and observing leaks),or take it to your dealer for servicing.Contact us any time for assistance, andwe’ll see to it you’re back on the waterin no time!InsTRuCTIonBefore you set out, it is important toget good instruction. Check with yourdealer or local club to find out aboutclasses offered locally. You should lookfor a course that covers basic strokes,braces and rescue techniques. With anyoutdoor activity, it is also good to befamiliar with first aid, especially CPRand treatment of hypothermia.How to Paddle a KaYaKThe Paddle: Place your hands on thepaddle shaft a little further apart thanshoulder width. As a guide, hold yourarms out to the sides then bend them to90 degrees at the elbow. This is abouthow far your hands should be fromeach other as you grasp the paddle.Remember you only want to hold thepaddle, not choke it. Over grip can tireyour arms.You may notice some paddlers us-ing off-set or feathered blades ratherthan blades that are on the same plane.Feathered blades are sometimes used tolessen wind resistance, but are largelya matter of personal preference. Forbeginners a straight blade arrangementis easiest.The Paddler: Sit all the way backin the cockpit of your kayak. Carefuladjustment will make your backrest acomfortable aid in maintaining properbody position.Also adjust your foot braces beforeyou leave the shore. To properly adjustfoot braces on a sit-on-top kayak,straighten your legs all the way thenbring them in one foot well. On a sit-inside kayak, foot brace adjustmentshould provide a snug fit for your kneesand thighs. The fit will depend on thepaddler and the kayak bracing system.Remember if your legs are too straight,you may strain your lower back.Some boats are equipped with thighbraces. For boats with easily adjusted| 08Place the blade in the water near your toes |
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