I was immediately impressed by the STATIONARY bracing turns while leaning IN @ 0:30. I learned about fast turns possible when at speed by leaning into the turn while putting weight on an outstretched low brace. Using the speed of the water passing underneath the paddle to provide the support. But as the boat slows down, you have to finish with a sweep to keep from going over. I was taught to turn in place by leaning on the OUTSIDE edge and sweep so that the boat chine is now forming a radius in the water that corresponds to the circle you are trying to make. I had never seen, been taught, nor ever heard of turning on the leaned edge while stationary. I can’t wait to try this!!!
Thanks, that's kind. I think the greenland paddle is much better for boat control. Top tip, rotate your trunk and look at the paddle. Check out Dancing With the Sea, he has great instructional videos.
Nice video . I hope to get into the rough water one day but for now i will just stick with my rivers lakes and estuaries . Learning the skills for Sea kayaking is on my list
@@davidpoots8362 yes I like the easy water but we have heaps of ocean around this island continent hence why sea kayaking is on my list of skills to learn
I started building confidence by paddling in the broken water parallel to the beach. Its a great way to learn bracing and support strokes in safe waist deep water.
Fun and improving skills, no better way to spend an afternoon. The plastic boat can take a lot of punishment but still hoping I can get a new x500 for travelling
Sea kayaks have enclosed buoyancy compartments fore and aft, which keep them afloat even if the paddler has to bail out. We also wear neoprene spraydecks which do a great job of keeping the cockpit empty, unless we go for a swim :)
Thanks for the video. I'm still in my first year of kayaking and I feel like I learned a little bit more with every video I watch and every time I go out. What a wonderful sport.
I was immediately impressed by the STATIONARY bracing turns while leaning IN @ 0:30.
I learned about fast turns possible when at speed by leaning into the turn while putting weight on an outstretched low brace. Using the speed of the water passing underneath the paddle to provide the support. But as the boat slows down, you have to finish with a sweep to keep from going over.
I was taught to turn in place by leaning on the OUTSIDE edge and sweep so that the boat chine is now forming a radius in the water that corresponds to the circle you are trying to make. I had never seen, been taught, nor ever heard of turning on the leaned edge while stationary. I can’t wait to try this!!!
Thanks, that's kind. I think the greenland paddle is much better for boat control. Top tip, rotate your trunk and look at the paddle. Check out Dancing With the Sea, he has great instructional videos.
Great video. So important to practice in all conditions....
Very true incidents don't conveniently happen in calm water
Good video and some nice edited moments. Enjoyed watching this. Well done.
Thanks Jane, it teaches you to appreciate the comfort of home :)
Nice video . I hope to get into the rough water one day but for now i will just stick with my rivers lakes and estuaries . Learning the skills for Sea kayaking is on my list
I suppose the best water is what's available on your doorstep
@@davidpoots8362 yes I like the easy water but we have heaps of ocean around this island continent hence why sea kayaking is on my list of skills to learn
Wow well done great video great confidence in rough water something I’m battling with since I started.👍
I started building confidence by paddling in the broken water parallel to the beach. Its a great way to learn bracing and support strokes in safe waist deep water.
Thanks David much appreciated.👍
Great video! Looks like plenty of fun... with a skill or two required. 🙂
Fun and improving skills, no better way to spend an afternoon. The plastic boat can take a lot of punishment but still hoping I can get a new x500 for travelling
Good workout there David. 👍🏻
Yes, good to practice in bouncy water
Nice-looking ND Explorer and Valley boats - not sure I'd be taking either one of them rock-gardening....
Yes I'm sticking to plastic, although you could grate cheese on my hull
Nice video 🙂
We also often put in some training sessions before we finish.
Yes its surprising how quickly skills decay when we dont practice
Great Video! Are those Kayaks filled with foam? How do they keep from getting full of water?
Sea kayaks have enclosed buoyancy compartments fore and aft, which keep them afloat even if the paddler has to bail out. We also wear neoprene spraydecks which do a great job of keeping the cockpit empty, unless we go for a swim :)
@@davidpoots8362 thank you!
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Nice skills! From which brand is your paddle?:)
Valkyrie Craft, my friend John makes beautiful paddles and boats
hmmm you look my age. so i could learn this?
Of course you could Like any skill it becomes easy with practice
Thanks for the video. I'm still in my first year of kayaking and I feel like I learned a little bit more with every video I watch and every time I go out. What a wonderful sport.
Start a kayak club I’ll join it
Great, come to North Antrim and we will get you wet