Techniques & Safety
Lateral momentum refers to the speed we generate perpendicular to the main current. For most river…
In 1992, my paddling improved more dramatically than in any other year. The reason was simple. My buddy,…
The first river running skills that any paddler will learn are how to carve in and out of eddies and how…
Ferrying is the act of moving from one side of the river to the other with minimal downstream drift and…
Eddy turn refers to the action of moving from the main current into an eddy, or vice-versa, and is also…
Rolling in moving water can be more difficult in some instances, but current can also help your roll out…
The back deck roll evolved from the need to roll as quickly as possible, which facilitates by skipping…
The pivot turn is the most powerful and effective means of turning your whitewater kayak and is one of…
The Power Stroke is a vertical forward stroke designed to help your kayak accelerate while carving a…
As you're discovering, a draw can be placed anywhere along the length of your boat--either statically,…
Once you're competently drawing your kayak laterally with draw strokes, it's time to look at the gliding…
Draws are dynamic strokes that either pull water towards or push water away from the side of the boat at…
The sweep is likely the most common paddle stroke you'll use to turn your boat, whether you are…
Most paddlers will develop a forward stroke that is powerful enough to get them where they need to go,…
As a member of the US Surf Kayaking Team I had the honor and privilege to compete in the world…
Whitewater kayaks are designed to turn efficiently, so mastering a stroke that is supposed to make them…
I have to admit that one of the skills I have high on my favorites list is the low brace turn while on…
There are many different ways to turn your kayak when it is moving. If you do not want to lose momentum…
Using a brace is an essential part of kayaking if you wish to stay upright. A well executed brace will…
Bracing, it keeps your head in a gaseous oxygen environment. The low-brace is your primary defense…
If you followed our piece on the low brace, you now know that it is your first line of defense against…
There are times when we need and want a reliable continuous brace. For a brace to be continuous it needs…
If you know how to tread water you know how to scull. If you have ever played airplane with your hand…
Hey, sometimes you just don't want to go straight! Sweeps are used for turning and as a component stroke…