The following videos are part of the How to Paddle Series that Mike produced in partnership with Paddling.net. These videos explain the fundamental stokes and skills that every kayaker should work to master. Although these videos are very informative, they should not take the place of formal paddling instruction. Use them to reinforce what you have learned in your CKAPCO courses.
Mike explains the kayak cockpit, outfitting adjustment, and how to sit in a kayak.
Mike explains how to properly hold a kayak paddle.
Mike discusses how to get into a kayak and how to put on a spray skirt.
Mike demonstrates how to safely exit a capsized kayak with the wet exit.
Mike explains the kayak forward stroke.
Mike demonstrates kayak sweep strokes and explains edging.
Mike demonstrates how to carve a turn.
Mike demonstrates how to move the kayak sideways (abeam) with the draw stroke.
Mike demonstrates the draw stroke with an in-water recovery. This an a slightly more advance method of moving your kayak sideways.
Mike discusses and demonstrates the skulling draw, a more advanced method of moving your kayak sideways.
Mike discusses how to keep your boat tracking strait with the rudder stroke.
Mike demonstrates proper technique for paddling in reverse.
Mike demonstrates proper form for the low brace. The low brace is used to prevent a kayak from capsizing.
Mike demonstrates the high brace. This maneuver is used to prevent capsize.
Mike demonstrates how to perform the skulling brace.
Mike demonstrates the skulling brace and discusses the different draw strokes.
Mike discusses proper technique for the heel hook.
Mike demonstrates how to perform a re enter and roll.
