Your kayak is designed to go backwards and forwards. You need to learn to go backwards, too. Getting comfortable paddling backwards is an important part of kayaking. Back ferries, boat scouting, backing away from obstacles, etc.. are all easier if you are...
The Draw Stroke Controlling your turns The next stroke we are going to learn is a game changer. The Draw Stroke. What is special about the draw stroke (done properly, of course) is that it turns your paddle into a keel and a sail for the kayak. Without the draw...
Learning how to paddle more efficiently when turning, harnessing spin-momentum, and learning paddle dexterity SPIN MOMENTUM: THAT TURNING FORCE YOU HAVE WHEN YOU HAVE SPEED FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS- It comes from your boat climbing its own bow wave and wanting to fall...
Why Apex Watercraft? This is a question that few may be able to answer automatically without some prompting and some out of the box thinking. However, once you understand the why, my newest brand, Apex Watercraft, makes a lot of sense. First to understand what...
The Primary Turn Strokes Forward and Reverse Sweeps These are the strokes you use to get the boat spinning in the direction you want it too. They are your strongest turning strokes. Because we are now discussing turning the kayak, we need to learn a few new rules...
Forward Stroke Your Workhorse Stroke for Getting from Point A to B The Forward Stroke is one of the most important strokes for learning to separate your head, paddle, boat, and body and begin to have control over them for all situations. The Drill- 100 Forward Strokes...
