3 Golden Rules of Recreational Kayaking for Beginners

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George Bush - 6 years ago

loose lips sink ships!

iPhoneTips&Tricks - 6 years ago

How can I harness the most power from my strokes? 2:19

Crystal D'Anunzio - 6 years ago

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Jon Goldberg - 6 years ago

I LOVE GOING KAYAKING!

Jon Goldberg - 6 years ago

What's wrong with talking about recreational kayaking?

Robert Heidersbach - 7 years ago

Great video. These points are defiantly good for beginners to know!

videoviewer00001 - 7 years ago

I'm 9 years old and I'm learning to roll the kayak, could u do an easy tutorial on kayak rolling, please?

Kalar Hall - 7 years ago

I'm teaching myself to kayak, I have my own and it's really fun

Brad Morrison - 7 years ago

Okay you don't need to turn your body backwards to paddle. That's stupid.

tranquility - 7 years ago

Also, so far as getting in or out, if there is something to hold onto on the dock itself, then grab onto it. In this vid, there was a part of the deck that she could have grabbed onto but didn't. Although, not all decks have this convenience

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tranquility - 7 years ago

Dude I saw the vid where your dry bag was taken by the bear, don't put your wallet in your dry bag anymore, bad idea. Better to lose your lunch rather than your wallet.

SuperAwesomeGamer - 7 years ago

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Oh My Doggo Kyle - 7 years ago

why is this so old
come on people stay updated
its 2017 not the 1900's
jeez

Nate The Great - 7 years ago

So loose lips can sink ships, but loose hips keeps kayaks afloat? Seems legit..

Joles Pitts - 7 years ago

I need upper body strength looks good for that.

Elijah Addey - 7 years ago

I'm going kayaking with my school in may any Really need helpful tips as this is my first time kayaking

Joey Miles - 7 years ago

This is gay

Rob Kenworthy - 7 years ago

A bunch of A Hole comment. Is this on the Hudson River?

Erin Wilson - 7 years ago

These rules are way too much for recreational kayaking for beginners. Simple. Don't lean too far. Use full strokes. Sit up straight. All this stuff should be learnt much later, when confidence has grown. But that's just my humble opinion...

Kelly Pro - 7 years ago

recreation kayaking is no laughing matter, its seriously serious

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euashuwheuweu - 7 years ago

You are stupid!

Anthony Small - 8 years ago

Watermilan17 yall for kayaking

j gil - 8 years ago

looks weird and unnatural. i've kayaked 15 miles at a time no rest, no injuries and it is not like that. and why is the water so calm? that's not normal conditions.

Florida Girl Adventures - 7 years ago

I was thinking the same thing about the water - "gee wish my water was just sitting there!'

Desmond Barnes - 8 years ago

good informative video, thanks

clamjuice - 8 years ago

haha they make this sound so much more complicated than it is...its paddling for fucks sake

school is good - 7 years ago

clamjuice ikr

Scott J - 8 years ago

Are you kidding? 1:29 put your right hand over the left side of the boat - I hope you like being wet.

Activ8 - 8 years ago

I did kayaking 2 days ago for my first time and we had a great fun with our friends. Will try it once again, especially when we have a lake nearby our city...

mustafa rashad - 7 years ago

Pavel Stoqnov Nice. Wish you have a nice day with greatful moments.

I have to watch this video because I have it tomorrow second period in school.

James Martin - 8 years ago

nice video, what kind and length is the yellow kayak you in?

Iam free - 8 years ago

Golden rule of kayaking in the ocean. Do not kayak in the ocean if you are not experienced and outfitted properly. We have fatalities frequently around here from folks playing in the ocean and finding out with their lives. Boating over water always has the risk of drowning but a lot of folks do not take this seriously....they just want to be cool and have fun and that leads to trouble.

Cody Jackson - 6 years ago

Natural selection

Freddy Aron - 8 years ago

and please always wear your PFDs!

joesr31 - 8 years ago

When I kayak, my fingers keep hitting the side of the boat and it hurts like hell, is there anyway to prevent it, it always bruises my fingers

matty tripps - 8 years ago

your kayak is probably to wide what's the beam

Damjan Lakic - 8 years ago

Your arms must be put on the paddle so your elbows are 90 degrees. Get it?

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Arya Connor - 8 years ago

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Finley Castello - 8 years ago

THX, very helpful.

lowballman23 - 9 years ago

First rule is not to be a goofy kayaking er

Moosa Mohammad - 9 years ago

One of my favorites hobby, but I have difficulty to go up when I fell down.

sbp013 - 9 years ago

Damian Szlachta - 9 years ago

All Hail KOAG!

Joseph Mullin - 9 years ago

I have a lower back injury that does not allow me to twist. I can lean to the side enough to turn using a modified hold on the paddle using a wider sweep.

Joseph Mullin - 9 years ago

My Pungo is working just fine. I did a 40 mile trip in one day with no problem. Also playing around in Buzzards Bay you can start out in flat water and then you have 3 to 4 foot swells to play in. I am comfortable with my sit in.

HydraYak Outdoors - 9 years ago

Maybe a Hobie or Native peddle drive would work for you?

gary wilson - 9 years ago

Subtitle is not large enough! Is there any way you can make the words larger? So they take up the whole screen?

Schamottriese - 10 years ago

Paddling on the north Atlantic coast is a whole different story again :-P 2 meter waves and a strong current teach you how to maintain balance within 5 minutes or you flip over. Trying to steer with such over-dramatized body movements may work on a lake but out at sea you´re going to have a bad time.

Don Prosise - 10 years ago

You already have an Old Town commercial built into the video do you really need the mandatory 30 second commercial for the product that I never intend to buy again (GM). Now that I know I'll avoid Paddle TV.

Don Prosise - 10 years ago

+Rachel Nopé No. There are still a lot of people who share things about the hobbies they love and don't see Youtube as another revenue source to be exploited. It is definitely trending that way though. Vimeo is growing every day because of it. I just think it is extra greedy to double dip on the ads.

Rachel Hohl - 10 years ago

Then you might just want to avoid YouTube all together... It's a 30 second ad, I'm sure you'll live..

Croaking Toad - 10 years ago

When actually paddling I noticed the examples don't have anywhere near the spinal rotation as the over dramatization. It's not all spinal rotation, but a combination. You feel it when you hit the right combo ... last week I had my Old Town Predator mx in up to a two foot chop and 30 knot breeze ... a very stable craft, and I had plenty of upper and lower body movment going!

Matt WhoRan - 10 years ago

I just started kyaking its the greatest!

Nick Gomes - 10 years ago

Yesterday i went kayaking fir the first time and im only 10 years old

iPhoneTips&Tricks - 6 years ago

YouTube doesn’t allow users under 13 years of age. I’m reporting you.

Upon further further examination, I realized this comment is 3 years old...

Will Okeefe - 7 years ago

Your name is so close to Rick grimes

Its Utterz - 8 years ago

+Iam free well my cat can beat up ur neighborhood squirrel

Iam free - 8 years ago

My Dad can beat up your Dad.

Chunky Cheese - 8 years ago

+Eric Cartman W lmao

slopcrusher - 10 years ago

Did you go river or lake kayaking

FroQQer - 10 years ago

That's awesome! Don't ever stop doing new things! I wish I had done these things when I was your age. Growing up sucks, lol, don't get in a rush to grow up to fast. Enjoy life to the fullest! =)

Aideen Wolfe - 10 years ago

Minor injuries like tendinitis xD that's not minor....

CursiveYes - 10 years ago

Thank you for this information,I will try this the next time I go out,but everytime I go out,my kayak always pull to the left.

FroQQer - 10 years ago

+VanHalensBelt
I can definitely sympathize with you on the carry/load back on the car after. I don't notice how much work I've put into paddling till I get out and carry the kayak back to my car. Sorry to hear about that fall, I can only imagine how much that had to hurt. Let alone the humiliation if anyone was around. I don't know if my story tops that, but I've taken my kayak out a few times. I felt confident getting in and out of my kayak without much trouble. Last time I went to get out I tried to do it as I've seen videos on instructions/tips for getting in and out. Well long story short, my hand rolled on the paddle as I was hoisting myself up to get out, and I lost my balance. Needless to say I fell out of my kayak into the water tipping it as I went. A few hundred yards away were a family with young kids fishing on the dock. I'm pretty sure I could hear laughter coming across the way. And if I'm honest, I probably would have laughed too. I was a little banged up from hitting the bottom, but my main concern was my pride. lol. It was embarrassing, but we all have to learn. Just some of us learn the hard way. haha Take care!

VanHalensBelt - 10 years ago

+SimplyGeneric I'm in Wisconsin. Watch that you're sitting dead center. Watch whether there's a wind or not. If it's coming from the left, it's going to seem like your kayak is pulling left. I either have to kind of zig-zag my course (let it go into the wind, then readjust my course over and over) or sit with the kayak heeled over to the left constantly. Also spend more time paddling on the left. Or combination of all. I've had an intense learning process with a used kayak too. Last trip (Saturday) I was carrying it to the car and fell on my ass, with the boat then falling on me. Pretty banged up. I'm always better at carrying it before the trip than after, when I'm all tired out. Best...

FroQQer - 10 years ago

I know how you feel. I thought I was going crazy. Mine pulls to the left as well. What state are you in? I'm also a beginner, and looking for friends who enjoy recreational/fishing kayaking. I'm in Georgia. In my early 30's. I have a cheap kayak, because I didn't want to buy a really expensive/nice one till I felt like this would be something I'd want to do time and time again. And since I'm likely to bang it up a little learning how to load/unload and so forth. Once I feel confident and I'm positive this is something I will do on a regular basis, I'll save up for something a lot nicer. Best of luck to you! You're not alone, that's for sure. Take care!

CursiveYes - 10 years ago

+VanHalensBelt Thank you so much for taking your time to tell me this.Yes I am a beginner,I have had a kayak for about 5 years,but now I have two,and I have only been in the water about 6 times.I tried to get my friends to go kayaking with me,but they say it's too scary.I have to get a new set of friends now.Your name is cool,I use to skate to "Jump."

VanHalensBelt - 10 years ago

Are you a beginner? I am, and I was finding that I always pulled to the right. I finally found that I was always sitting just a little to the left. You really have to be careful about sitting dead center. Then you will find that you can steer the boat quite easily by leaning to the outside: you want to go back right, so paddle on the left while leaning the boat to the left. Takes practice and confidence but it will be a great breakthrough when you get it. I was for me. I figured it out after putting about 70 miles on my kayak. Good luck.

CommunityNirvana - 10 years ago

#1 Dont talk about recreational kayaking.

Milostar123 - 7 years ago

Ha..

FroQQer - 9 years ago

+mattxr2i Sorry but sadly you missed out on the Fightclub movie quotes we had going. You are right though. =)

mattxr2i - 9 years ago

+SimplyGeneric #3 If someone says "stop" or drowns, the kayaking is over.

FroQQer - 10 years ago

#2 No talking about recreational kayaking!

Andy Martin - 10 years ago

there is "a rat" in separate. that's how I remember it.

Freeloader 420 - 10 years ago

Where was this footage taken?

The Vining Group @ Keller Williams Lake Oconee - 11 years ago

Great lesson! We do a lot of kayaking on Lake Oconee - Check out our site!

van house - 11 years ago

Thank you for this great video

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guggi uggi - 11 years ago

LMFAO @ the narrator channeling Kermit the frog in the beginning of the vid! ;'D Wtf was that all about?? :P

Claire Hiott - 11 years ago

Camden kayak are affordable my butt

Kathy Oslosky - 11 years ago

oh no at 2:25 she IS NOT MAINTAINING HER BOX

mobiussquadron - 11 years ago

A world champion is more likely to know proper technique than a beginner would...

OL8Twho - 11 years ago

Loose hips sink ships

inkedkid13 - 12 years ago

What does it matter if they were "world champion" paddlers or not?

FeelThePunkBlast - 12 years ago

2:21?

tim johnson - 12 years ago

blisters lol

simplyhike - 12 years ago

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PaddleTV - 12 years ago

Actually, they all are. It's just not being exaggerated... it's being done naturally. Just because the arms are moving, it doesn't mean the power isn't coming from the torso. FYI: 4 of the 5 paddlers in this video are World Champion Kayakers!

Vicky Wigle - 12 years ago

Thanks for another great kayaking lesson. I will use this on my Kayak the Bay Facebook page for my renters. My biggest advice is to just go out an DO IT. Don't over think this. It takes time, you will still be able to get some great paddling in.