Kayaking Videos

Safety is key in kayaking, and it starts with making sure to bring all of the proper equipment, such as a life jacket and a whistle. Discover how to check out the conditions of the water before...

When rigging out a kayak, it's important to bring a first-aid kit, a bilge pump, sunscreen, a water bottle, a map, a lunch, a rain jacket and bungee straps. Learn about using tow straps on a kayak...

Safety gear for kayaking includes a life jacket that fits properly, a whistle, a first-aid kit, energy bars, water tablets, a tow line and a dry bag. Find out when a paddle leash should be used in...

Freestyle kayaking is the art of performing tricks in the water and on the water in a kayak, and this is usually done by using current in the water. Discover how freestyle kayaking can involve...

One kayak trick is the cartwheel, and this involves throwing the bow of the boat down, bringing the stern up overhead and slicing it back in the water behind the person in the kayak. Find out how...

When paddling a kayak, the hands should be a little farther ahead than the shoulders, they should be even on the paddles and the grip on the paddle should be light. Find out how to paddle...

Before attempting to use a kayak, it's important to make sure to have a paddle, a life jacket and the boat itself. Find out how to keep a kayak upright by sitting back and centered with help from...

When riding in a tandem kayak, it's important for the person in the back to mimic what the person in the front is doing. Find out how to paddle a tandem kayak while letting the person in front...

An Eskimo roll is when a person in a kayak corrects a kayak that is upside down by reaching out to grab the water by keeping it in the air. Find out how to use the hips to flip an overturned kayak...

Before buying a used kayak, it's important to first determine the which type of kayak to get, whether it be a touring boat, a tandem kayak or a recreational kayak. Learn about buying a used kayak...

Sea kayaks, often called ocean kayaks, are designed for longer trips and built to take a beating on ocean. Learn more about sea kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on...

A sea kayak, often called an ocean kayak, has many design features that will enable a paddler to go on long trips in rough water. Find out more about the features and benefits of sea kayaks with...

Sit-on-top kayaks have a variety of features designed to hold sporting equipment and keep things dry. Learn more about features of sit-on-top kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this...

Recreational kayaks are often used for casual water sports, and so are designed with stability in mind. Learn more about recreational kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free...

A recreational kayak often features an easy to access cockpit, a dry storage compartment and a low and stable center of gravity. Discover more useful features of recreational kayaks with tips from...

Recreational kayaks have many helpful accessories and features designed to benefit casual water sports. Find out about the features and benefits of recreational kayaks with tips from an...

Hybrid kayaks combine features from short-distance recreational kayaks and long-distance sea kayaks. Learn more about hybrid kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on...

A hybrid kayak will feature accessories and modifications for both short and long distance water sports and activities. Discover the features of hybrid kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker...

Hybrid kayaks have useful features from both recreational kayaks and sea kayaks, and can often satisfy the water sport needs of beginners and experienced kayakers. Find out about the features and...

Tandem kayaks, also called double kayaks, can be designed for a variety of water sports and often model recreational or hybrid kayaks. Learn more about tandem kayaks with tips from an experienced...

A tandem kayak features room for two kayakers and often has storage space for each paddler. Discover more features of tandem kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in this free video on...

There are many types of kayaks used for water sports, including sit-on-top kayaks, sea kayaks and recreational kayaks. Learn about each type of kayak with tips on picking the appropriate kayak for...

Sit-on-top kayaks are often used by fishermen because of the many fishing accessories that can be added to the kayak. Learn more about sit-on-top kayaks with tips from an experienced kayaker in...

Learn beginning caneoing tips & techniques such as how to start off in the water in this free online video lesson.

Learn beginning caneoing tips & techniques such as safety and the issue of wind in this free online video lesson.

Learn beginning kayaking tips and techniques such as how to paddle a sea kayak in this free online video lesson.

Learn beginning caneoing tips & techniques such as how to transport a canoe by hand in this free online video lesson.

Learn how to correctly paddle in a canoe and a kayak in this free online video lesson.

Learn beginning canoeing & kayaking tips & techniques such as paddling with two people in this free online video lesson.

Learn how to safely get in and out of a canoe in this free online video lesson.

Learn how to safely get in and out of a kayak in this free online video lesson.

Learn possibilities of places and wildlife to see when canoeing or kayaking in this free online video lesson.

Learn necessary safety precautions when canoeing or kayaking in this free online video lesson.

Learn beginning canoeing & kayaking tips & techniques such as where to find a certified life jacket and how to properly use it in this free online video lesson.

Learn beginning canoeing & kayaking tips & techniques such as how to choose and correctly hold a paddle in this free video lesson.

Learn the essential supplies needed when canoeing or kayaking in this free online video lesson.

In this free online video lesson learn the parts of a modern kayak in this introduction to beginning kayaking.

In this free online video lesson learn the parts of a canoe in this introduction to beginning canoeing.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Life jackets. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Boat etiquette/safety. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Paddling your canoe. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Items to bring on a kayak/canoe trip. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Canoes/paddles. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Getting in and out of a canoe. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Getting in and out of a kayak in water. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Back stroke. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Turning the kayak. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Sweep stroke. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! Kayak advanced forward stroke. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.

Get ready for your first canoe or kayak trip! How to get out of a sit-inside kayak at the dock. Our expert shows you the basics of canoeing and kayaking.