Put-in and take-out
Also: put-in, take-out, launch, landing
The put-in is where you launch the boat and start, the take-out is where you get out at the end.
Good put-ins are flat, calm and freely accessible. In current, the bow points upstream when getting in, which keeps the boat more stable. You should know the take-out beforehand, especially if a weir or difficult spot follows.
Watch out for access rules: in nature reserves or on private banks, putting in and taking out is often not allowed.
Sources and further reading
Research as of 13 Nov 2026. We have marked manufacturer information as such.