Whitewater kayaking requires a series of basic skills used to keep you afloat while you head downriver and through rapids. The flatware clean spin is a single stroke that turns the kayak a full 360 degrees, allowing you to move around rocks… read more
The versatility of kayaks has made kayaking a popular recreational activity. You can use a kayak to fish your local lake, run river rapids or ride ocean surf. It doesn't take long to learn kayak fundamentals, but you need advanced skills to… read more
Before tackling hard whitewater, some basic kayaking skills need to be mastered. In addition to the paddle stroke, it is important to be comfortable exiting the kayak in the water in case you overturn and can't roll back up. The Eskimo Roll… read more
While kayaking and paddling isn't rocket science, there are techniques that will help you be a more efficient and better paddler. read more
Learning the basic strokes to paddle a kayak will enhance your enjoyment and make paddling easier. These basic strokes serve as a foundation for further skills and advanced paddling techniques, so taking the time to master them will open fu… read more
Kayaking can be very awkward the first time you slide into a boat. Soon, though, you'll feel fairly comfortable paddling around, and you may start to think about building serious skills. As a beginner, equipment, paddling and edging are imp… read more
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