Kayak Trim

What it does

• Aft-heavy trim lifts the bow and makes the boat weathercock in a following sea.
• The page converts load positions into a simple trim index.
• Move one heavy item before adding anything else.

How to use it

1. Weigh the dry bags once and write the weights on them.
2. Heavy items belong near the cockpit, light items at the ends.
3. Re-trim after the first hour; water and food move around.
4. Test the trim on flat water before a loaded crossing.

Safety notes

• Never exceed the hatch or boat load limit to reach a trim target.
• A trim change must not block access to safety equipment.