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How to Kayak: Video Series

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Learn kayaking basics and kayak maneuvering techniques such as how to paddle a kayak, in this free online video series.

There are 16 videos in this series:

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  1. In this free kayaking video tutorial an expert will discuss and demonstrate how to safely wet exit a kayak.

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  2. Learn how to correctly hold and grip a kayak paddle, in this free kayaking video tutorial.

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  3. In this free kayaking video tutorial an expert will discuss the proper kayaking posture to use to minimize wasted energy.

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  4. Learn how to properly rotate your torso for balance and energy when kayaking, in this free kayaking video.

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  5. Learn how to separate your upper and lower body movements for more effective kayaking, in this free kayaking video.

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  6. 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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  7. Learn the forward sweep paddling stroke and it's benefits while in the kayak, in this free kayaking video lesson.

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  8. In this free kayaking video tutorial you will learn the stern draw kayak paddling stroke as demonstrated by our expert.

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  9. Learn how to do the kayak forward paddle stroke, in this free kayaking video tutorial with our own kayaking expert.

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  10. Learn how to edge in a kayak to carve through the river and paddle through eddy currents, in this free kayaking video lesson.

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. Learn how to do a static draws such as the 45 degree static draw, in this free kayaking video.

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. In this free kayaking video tutorial an expert will demonstrate how to do the kayaking reverse sweep paddle stroke.

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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!

 
About the Presenter

Janet Burnett Cowie Janet Burnett Cowie is the Director of Instruction Programs at Zoar Outdoor. Since 1996, Janet's people skills and infectious enthusiasm have helped grow the instruction program to become one of the premier kayak schools in the country. Janet has been paddling and teaching since 1982 and is an ACA Swiftwater Rescue instructor, tandem/solo canoe instructor and ACA whitewater kayak instructor trainer educator. Janet helped to organize the first Whitewater symposium at Zoar Outdoor in 2003 and continues to be involved with the Whitewater Symposium. She received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts. Zoar Outdoor, was established in 1989 as the first outdoor center on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Since 1989, Zoar Outdoor has offered the best in New England white water rafting trips, kayaking clinics, canoeing instruction, rock climbing classes, fly fishing and bike rentals for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to expert.dkdk

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