: Hi Mike,

: Well...depends on the cockpit shape, with an ocean cockpit you almost have to
: sit for a second or so on the rear deck so you can slide your feet under
: the foredeck.

: With a keyhole cockpit you can just sit in the cockpit and not get near the
: rear deck.

: Bill H.

All depends on the kayak.... a flat bottom boat with little rocker and 22" or more of beam will be well suited to that sort of entry but try it with a rockered 20 inch boat and you won't make it in without the paddle float...

Éric