Coach’s Corner by Chris Crain

Click on the links below for articles on paddling techniques from club newsletters. Within the articles, you will also find links to YouTube videos.

Capsize Rescues and Forward Stroke

3 Golden Rules

Bracing Strokes

Capsize Rescues

Edging Your Kayak

Cold Weather Paddling

Bow Rudder

Sweep Stroke

Getting In and Out of the Boat

Paddling in Wind Conditions

Stretching for Kayaking

Reverse Sweep

Draw Strokes

Wet Exit and Capsize Rescues

Linking Strokes

Rudder vs Skeg

Forward Stroke

Rudder vs Skeg

REI Kayaking Safety Videos

• The WET EXIT
• The SELF RESCUE
• The T-RESCUE