Oru Kayak How To: How to Paddle in Your Kayak and Stroke Techniques

In this video tutorial, Jeff with Oru Kayak demonstrates different strokes for paddling and directing your kayak. Jeff shows us some basic paddling techniques like sweep strokes, draw strokes and directional strokes. This kayaking tutorial is perfect for beginners who want to understand paddling basics.
Using one of Oru’s folding origami kayaks, Jeff explains the different strokes you need to know to turn your kayak, build momentum and speed or execute a lateral movement in your kayak.
Check out Jeff’s advice on the proper kayak paddle grip and posture.
Oru Kayak offers a full range of folding origami kayaks that are lightweight, portable, compact and easier to handle than inflatable or hard shell kayaks. Plus, we offer paddles and other kayak gear and accessories to complete your rig.
Be sure to check out Oru University’s entire Paddling 101 series here:
• Oru Kayak: Paddling 101
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[@cherylmiller2510]

would like some vids on how to deal with the wider boats like beach LT with paddling

[@Jonasmollerjensen]

What is the yellow tube in front of the kajak?

[@MichelleSK6]

That is a bilge pump

[@engelmae]

its a bilge pump, for pumping water out of the kayak

[@martin.feuchtwanger]

Your "stern draw" at 6:55 is actually a *stern pry* because you're pushing the blade away.