You will be surprised how often you will actually use this skill once you take advantage of it. I encourage you to practice so you can master this skill. I now believe standing in a kayak is a necessary skill for all paddlers. I have also stood in my kayak to climb onto piers, docks, cliffs and other boats. If you needed to peel off a wet suit you will find sitting on the back deck and/or standing is very helpful. When I stood in my kayak I had a better viewing angle to help the group negotiate it's way through the channels in the mud flats when paddling in Baja. Since the average distance we can see toward the horizon is 1.75 miles (due to the earths curvature) while seated in our kayak, standing increases that distance. Standing is a good exercise to help a nervous paddler. Over the years I have come to use this skill on many occasions and for different reasons. The first time I was asked to stand in my kayak as part of a training exercise I couldn't imagine the practical application for such a skill.

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