Techniques & Safety
The T-rescue involves a rescuer offering one end of his kayak to an upside-down paddler to use for…
When launching from a shoreline that has surf, the paddler has to find a way to get into their kayak and…
Boofing is the act, or art, of keeping the bow of your kayak from diving underwater, and it is without a…
Running waterfalls is a unique skill that requires lots of practice and a conservative approach because…
Reactionaries are diagonal breaking waves or holes, and are a common phenomenon on big water rivers.…
The following is a modified excerpt from Ken Whiting's book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater…
The following is a modified excerpt from Ken Whiting's book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater…
The seal entry involves sliding off the shoreline and dropping into the river. The seal entry is a fun…
There are many ways to get to shore through a surf zone. You can choose to work against the forces (See…
Even with your best planning there are times where you will find yourself being turned parallel to the…
The surf zone can be a fun place , but for many it is a place that raises anxiety levels and conjures up…
The following is a modified excerpt from Ken Whiting's book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater…
I remember when I first heard about the re-enter and roll. I thought it was illogical. If I knew how to…
As kayakers we have the unique ability to spend a lot of time close to water and observe the qualities…
There are times where it may be to your advantage to try to empty the water from your kayak while you…
There may come a time when your paddling partner loses their boat or you may have a swimmer that needs…
The following is an excerpt from World Champion, Ken Whiting's new book, "Rolling a Kayak" …
As an instructor I try to provide experiences that simulate more difficult conditions while still being…
As a kayak instructor I want to know if my students can wet exit from their kayak. I am sure my students…
Reducing exposure time and not having to do a wet exit and recovery are excellent reasons for perfecting…
One of the most fundamental skills a paddler needs to master is stabilizing their partner's kayak so…
The first time I was asked to stand in my kayak as part of a training exercise I couldn't imagine the…
The shoulder dislocation is to kayaking, what a blown ACL is to skiing. Why is this injury so dreaded?…
Unfortunately, too often, I hear of paddlers with sore shoulders or those recovering from shoulder…