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Before you Rock, Paddle, and Roll, Start with Kayaking School

Once you’ve decided to step into a kayak and zip up the skirt, you’ll want to learn a few of the basics - like staying upright!

Most of the basic skills are useful in kayaking no matter what type of water you expect to encounter. The classic maneuver is the Eskimo roll, in which you’ll learn to roll the boat in the water and upright yourself using your hips, and not lead with your head. Once you’ve got this baby down (and it takes a lot of practice), you won’t need to bail out when hanging upside down in the cockpit—you’ll know how to self-rescue.

Another skill to master is the sweep stroke which is the basic turning stroke. Here’s an easy way to do this maneuver: lean forward and plant your paddle in the water up near your heels and rotate your hips. The kayak will pivot around your torso as... Sign-up Above to Read More!

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