A brace roll is a roll that primarily uses a bracing action to perform the roll. Bracing actions in this context refer primarily to those that do not contain sweeping or sculling motions. Back Deck Roll This roll is extremely quick and very impressive. If performed quickly enough you can avoid getting your head wet. It is however a completely different style of roll to all others I have seen. SETUP Place Paddle alongside as if for normal screw roll Cock your wrists back so that the power faces of your blades are facing towards the water Lean as flat…
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Kayak fishing Kayak Fishing is one of the greatest ways to access those hard to reach fishing waters while enjoying the art of kayaking. Kayak fishing is still in its infancy and new members join the ranks daily. Kayak Polo Known also as ‘canoe polo’, kayak polo is a type of kayaking team sport. It is played in kayaks (not Canoes), and also involves a water polo ball and two rectangular goals. It is generally played in a 40m by 25m rectangular area (e.g. a large swimming pool), and goals are suspended 2m above each goal line. Boats are padded…
Kayak history is extensive both in terms of time and of geographic area. Here in this, we are going to take a look at the glorious past of Kayaking and its future prospect. 1. Whitewater kayak history Early whitewater kayaking was done with folding kayaks – see Sea Kayak History. This led to the development of whitewater as a sport and as a racing discipline. Slalom racing became popular in Europe, as did flatwater racing and eventually became part of the summer Olympic Games. According to Charlie Walbridge in his book Boatbuilder’s Manual, if you were a whitewater kayaker in the ’60s, you were definitely a kayak maker.…
To get the best performance out of your trolling motor, you have to have a deep cycle battery to power that trolling motor. Contrary to what most people believe, these trolling motor batteries are not at all related to traditional car batteries; they are poles apart and therefore, they can’t be used interchangeably. The main difference between a kayak trolling motor battery and a car battery is that car batteries are mainly used to start the engine whereas the trolling motor batteries are primarily used as power backup and therefore, it is quite expected that people would expect beastly performance…
We all love to ride on boats but wouldn’t it be nicer to at least know the different boat parts (boat parts) and label them according to their “actual” names? This is because most people (of us) tend to switch the names of the parts. Notwithstanding, it must be mentioned that the anatomy of the boat varies on the size and type of vessel. For instance, yachts do not really have sails; only sailboats do. On the other hand, there are few boat parts (boat parts) which are common to all boats and ships. Example of this is the hull. This…
Kayaking on rivers is an amazing experience in itself. There are so many twists and turns involved in river kayaking that it makes super exciting for newbies who have got tired of kayaking on Stillwater. Traversing along a river is a unique experience in itself. Most of the time, you will find the river a perfect place for fishing but things can change dramatically after a few turns. You could find yourself battling through whitewater. Yes, rivers are treacherous in nature and which is why you need to have a kayak that can withstand extreme conditions. Best 7 Kayaks for…
You all probably think that wearing board shorts are enough when heading out kayaking or surfing. While this is all what we see in televisions; in reality, this should (is) not always be the case most especially if you are a regular kayaker and do the sport all year round. A wetsuit primarily provides you insulation and thereby, prevent hypothermia caused by prolonged contact with water. This article will give you some of the basic ideas about wetsuit, tips when choosing a wetsuit and caring advice to help them last. History of Wetsuit The first ever wetsuit is believed to…
Keeping the cockpit of your kayak covered can save you a lot of hassles later. You have absolutely no idea how messy the situation could turn into at the end. An exposed cockpit is like an open invitation to critters and insets to get inside. Moreover, an open cockpit tends to invite dust, debris, and dirt. So, as you have correctly guessed, the kayak Cockpit should be covered when not in use. Thankfully, there are hundreds of varieties of kayak cockpit covers available in the market. But finding the right cockpit cover for your kayak is not as easy as…
No matter how many years of kayaking experience you have or how skillful you are, accidents can take place at any moment. Your boat can be capsized by a giant wave or by a strong gust of wind and there is almost nothing you can do to stop it. In such cases, a rescue throw bag can make all the difference between life and death. These rescue throw bags are designed in such a way that they can be thrown from the shore to those people who have fallen into the water and thus helping you save their lives. Rescue…
In case, you have no idea what a dry bag is, allow me explain it in simple English. A dry bag is basically a cylinder-shaped bag, made from waterproof materials. The main objective of a dry bag is to stop the water from getting in. Dry bags are mainly used in popular water sports like canyoning, kayaking and rafting. Dry bags help you keep all your important accessories and dry clothes from getting wet. Usually made from waterproofed fabric or plastic-coated fabric, dry bags allow users to seal the entrance completely so that all your valuable possessions remain safe and…