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...
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...
Phase 6: The “Intuitive Roll”- roll from any position without going to home base. Most kayakers never try to get to this stage in their roll, which is too bad, because it is fun, and a logical next step, and also safer and more effective, if you get there. If...
Hurricane Marina Boat Ramp as Anglers from around the World Prepare for a shotgun start World Kayak Fishing Championships- Cookeville, TN In 2018 Tony Forte, head of USA Bass Federation at the time, now President of USA Angling (umbrella organization) asked me if I...
