How to Kayak
Learn kayaking basics and kayak maneuvering techniques such as how to paddle a kayak, in this free online video series.
Series Summary
There are many forms of kayaks including sea kayaks, fishing kayaks, whitewater kayaks, surf kayaks, racing kayaks and inflatable kayaks. A kayak is a motorless boat that is propelled by a manpowered paddle. Kayaks can accommodate up to three people and usually have a cockpit-style seat for each person under the deck of the kayak. Kayaks differ from canoes because they are smaller and propelled by double-ended paddles as opposed to single-ended paddles.In these expert video clips, you can get beginner tips for kayaking including safety tips and precautions. Learn how to operate a kayak in the water. Our expert shares tips on turning a kayak, forward paddling, and reverse stroke paddling. In this series of expert videos, you can get important kayaking information including tips on how to maneuver a kayak using static draws and how to edge. Watch basic videos on kayak emergency exiting tips to keep safe while kayaking!
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How to do the Forward Sweep Kayaking Stroke
Learn the forward sweep paddling stroke and it's benefits while in the kayak, in this free kayaking video lesson.
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How to Maintain Proper Kayaking Posture
In this free kayaking video tutorial an expert will discuss the proper kayaking posture to use to minimize wasted energy.
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How to Switch Edges while Kayaking
In this free kayaking video tutorial an expert will demonstrate and discuss how to switch edges when edging in a kayak.
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How to Not Capsize your Kayak
Learn how to keep from tipping over in a kayak using high and low bracing techniques for balance, in this free kayaking video.
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How to do a Forward Stroke while Kayaking
Learn how to do the kayak forward paddle stroke, in this free kayaking video tutorial with our own kayaking expert.
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How to do a Stern Draw Kayaking Stroke
In this free kayaking video tutorial you will learn the stern draw kayak paddling stroke as demonstrated by our expert.
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How to Hold a Kayak Paddle
Learn how to correctly hold and grip a kayak paddle, in this free kayaking video tutorial.
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How to Maintain Proper Kayaking Torso Rotation
Learn how to properly rotate your torso for balance and energy when kayaking, in this free kayaking video.
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How to Wet Exit out of a Kayak
In this free kayaking video tutorial an expert will discuss and demonstrate how to safely wet exit a kayak.
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How to do the Reverse Sweep Kayaking Stroke
In this free kayaking video tutorial an expert will demonstrate how to do the kayaking reverse sweep paddle stroke.
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How to Separate Upper & Lower Body Movements while Kayaking
Learn how to separate your upper and lower body movements for more effective kayaking, in this free kayaking video.
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How to do a Static Bow Draw while Kayaking
Learn how to do static draws such as a bow draw, and how useful it is when in a kayak, in this free kayaking video lesson.
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How to do a 45 Degree Static Draw while Kayaking
Learn how to do a static draws such as the 45 degree static draw, in this free kayaking video.
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How to Keep an Active Paddle Blade while Kayaking
In this free kayaking video tutorial an expert will discuss and demonstrate how to keep an active paddle blade while kayaking.
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How to Move Sideways while Kayaking
Learn the sculling draw and the draw to the hip to move your kayak sideways, in this free kayaking video lesson.
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How to Edge while Kayaking
Learn how to edge in a kayak to carve through the river and paddle through eddy currents, in this free kayaking video lesson.
