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Learn kayaking and canoeing basics and maneuvering techniques such as how to paddle and steer in this free boating video series on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
There are 21 videos in this series:
Watch and learn as our expert shows you the basics of paddling when kayaking in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn from our expert some techniques and tips on how to use kayak paddles in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Watch and learn how to hold a paddle when kayaking from our expert in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn from our expert some tips and techniques on how to grip a kayak paddle in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn how to pick up a kayak either before or after you get in the water in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Watch and learn from our expert how to get in a sit-on-top kayak at the dock in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn some tips on how to get out of a sit-on-top kayak at the dock in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn some expert tips and advice on how to get in a sit-inside kayak at the dock in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn some tips on how to get out of a sit-inside kayak before or after kayaking in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Watch and learn from our expert how to do a basic forward stroke in kayaking in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Watch and learn from our expert how to do an advanced forward stroke in kayaking in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn how to do the basic sweep stroke when kayaking from our expert in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Watch and learn from our expert how to do the back stroke when kayaking in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn the basics of turning when in a kayak from our expert in kayaking in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn some great tips on getting in and out of a kayak in water in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn from our expert an easy guide to knowing the basics of canoe paddles in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Watch and learn from our expert how to get in and out of a canoe in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn about some great techniques for paddling your canoe from our expert in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn from our expert about the items to bring on a kayak or canoe trip in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Learn the importance of knowing boat etiquette from our expert and how to practice this in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
Get some expert tips and advice on the many different types of life jackets you can use for your safety in this free boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners.
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 and canoeing, including safety tips and precautions. Learn how to operate a kayak in the water. Our expert explains the basics of paddles, 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 . Watch basic videos on kayak emergency exiting tips to keep safe while kayaking and canoeing!
Phil Meyer Phil Meyer started his kayaking career in Colorado in the days when kayaks were made in the backyard out of fiberglass and river trips meant stopping in eddies to duct tape your kayak back together. He enjoys instructing kayaking and SWR almost as much as just playing on the rivers. While he was the manager for the Costa Rican Outward Bound School, he and friends captured several first descents. He was also featured in “Chasing the Jaguars: The Complete Guide to Costa Rican Whitewater.” He is an ACA Whitewater Kayak and Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor. Phil is now the paddle sports manager for the Texas Rowing Center in Austin, Texas.dkdk
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