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Kayaking is a great physical pastime for getting some exercise while enjoying nature. While you could rent your kayak, this gets tedious and means you are dependent on someone else. Instead, owning your kayaks means you can head out on the water for free any time you want. You just need to figure out where to put your kayak when you\u2019re not using it. What you need is a kayak storage rack. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These kayak storage ideas will help you figure out what to do with your kayak while you\u2019re not out on the water.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Beachside Kayak Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re lucky enough to live near the beach, then you could skip the hassle of transport and keep your kayak directly on the beach. You\u2019ll see this commonly done with hard shell kayaks. A freestanding rack is ideal because it gets the kayak off the ground. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make sure to always turn them upside down while on the rack. It should also have a cover overhead. This will protect the kayaks from the sun\u2019s harmful UV rays. You don’t want the molded plastic growing brittle and cracking from exposure. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Simple DIY Kayak Rack Construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are many fancy kayak storage racks and kits that are available, you don\u2019t have to go this route. Instead, you can easily create a DIY kayak rack plan. Use a tape measure to plan out the size and shape of your rack. Then use wood to build the rack. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be sure to reinforce it will plenty of support. You also want to make sure that it stays stable once the kayak’s weight is on the rack. To protect your kayak, add foam padding to the support rails. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Waterside Dock Storage for Kayaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you live on the water, the smartest storage option is a dock. This puts your storage location right on the water. Then you have easy access to your recreational kayaks whenever you want them. You could even put your inflatable kayak or canoe on the dock. While they may be more expensive, invest in a floating dock. They are made of durable PVC material and float on the water right at the edge. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the water side, it slants down towards the water. That way, you can easily slide the kayak off into the water or paddle up on it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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