Sea Kayak Videos Episode 1: Getting Started

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Roman Brown - 6 years ago

Lovely video, though I think yall are kinda missing out on the joy of getting lost. Happy paddling.

Alabama Woodsman - 6 years ago

If you are scanning comments before you watch... this is an amazing video, packed with information for the beginner and well worth the watch. Videography, narration and content are captivating. NICE JOB!

Tony Trevorrow - 6 years ago

Absolutely the best sea kayaking video I`ve ever seen,very informative,very interesting & thoroughly entertaining,John`s presentation was both professional & humorous,but always relevant,eagerly looking for others in the series.

sean regnier - 6 years ago

Great video!
Probably the best I've seen. Especially relevant to me as it is filmed pretty much in my back yard including those pesky ferries to dodge!
Well presented and very informative.
Also a good sense of humour while staying to the point.

Daniel Berry - 6 years ago

Excellent tutorial. Thank-you...

Captain Bartolo - 7 years ago

Thank you for this very nice video and instructiones and tipps.

bowrudder - 7 years ago

John Dowd always had the most pleasant, congenial intro to kayaking video. It almost puts me to sleep, it's so relaxing. But the eye candy and good info keep me awake.

Nick H - 7 years ago

Love this!

Bluebell River - 7 years ago

This is an excellent training video. The teaching is clear and simple. The best expression of basic paddling skills and deeper skills Ive seen on YouTube.

Well done and thank you for putting this series together! !

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Audfile - 7 years ago

I've kayaked a lot in Seattle but only on relatively mild waters (lake union and lake washington). I think I'm about to buy a kayak and learn how to sail with it. kind of excited. love the idea of offshore kayaking too, going somewhere remote over deep water.

Hannah Ewart - 7 years ago

As a beginner kayaker, I am SO appreciative of these videos. Informative, entertaining, and very in-depth. Plus there is actually some production value. My boyfriend and I will stream episodes on the TV and watch it as if it were a documentary! Would love to see more.

glass house - 7 years ago

I've seen many vids..this is one that is well informative and nicely paced..Thank all involved..John and the Motley Crew too..,;-0)

jvrt64 - 7 years ago

Without doubt the most informative kayaking video I've seen. I'm new to all of this at the grand old age of 52 and although I'm only sticking to my local river Avon in Stratford U K I'm absolutely LOVING It!

Thanks again, can't wait to watch them all now I've subscribed.

glass house - 7 years ago

jvrt64..I agree ,this is a great video..I've been paddling for a few years...I started not many before your age...and I sometimes paddle on that river too in my sea kayak......Enjoy your new found venture,it's a wonderful experience!

hawkinsdj99 - 7 years ago

great video. thanks

Sandy Skene - 7 years ago

Gabriola Island! Love this video! Thank you for sharing.

fehr2005 - 7 years ago

hi, Im from Switzerland and would like to thank you so much for sharing this Video. I'am just starting learning Kajak and this Video is realy educational for me. Thank you much.

valentyn sabulis - 8 years ago

Thanks a lot for sharing good practical skills.

Florida Girl Adventures - 8 years ago

This is a great 1st episode! I just found it- cant wait to watch more of your adventures.

Nicky L - 8 years ago

I find it interesting that the paddle blades are on the same plane as each other rather than being at an angle to each other

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seamie1954 - 8 years ago

Thanks a million, great video,,

Sayedul Huda Chowdhury - 8 years ago

At least the Motleys are having fun

Demar Gio - 8 years ago

Thanks for sharing valuable information and techniques with the lovers of the sports. and FOR FREE!!! Kayaking is already an expensive sport but free instructional videos like this really helps! :D

Brian - 8 years ago

I like wearing hospital shoes when I wear my drysuit, (the white ones made of foam the nurses wear). I find they protect my feet are easy to get on/off, help with floatation and don't put a hole in the drysuit when on land. Just a tip I do.

Keith Lapere - 8 years ago

Thx for taking the time to do a video. A lot of info and loved the funny bits. Cheers!

Syed Alwi - 8 years ago

Thank you so much for this video. Appreciate it a lot.

Joe McCranie - 8 years ago

Learned a lot already. I'm new to kayaking Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

Martin Bettler - 8 years ago

I love the slapstick scenes! That's definitely the way to do it. )

/… a joke guys. Great movie./

Richard Wells - 8 years ago

Excellent, both informative and enjoyable thank you.

Aputsiaq63 - 8 years ago

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

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jo marlin - 8 years ago

a great video, covered many areas that I have newly been exposed to. The video gave me tips to improve skills that I have not got down firmly.

Ross Copeland - 8 years ago

Excellent video, thanks very much for posting

Gerry B. - 8 years ago

Thank you very much for your great movie.
I certainly learned a lot, which makes my kayaktrips safer.
I am looking forward learning more from you.
Greetings from Germany :-)

Suwvive Isuwvive - 8 years ago

No girly in bikini ! me want to see girly in bikini

Josue Garcia - 8 years ago

Hi, I want to do a charity fund raiser and the way i'm going to raise money is by Indiegogo, I want to Kayak from Jacksonville,Florida to Miami,Florida around 380 miles. I was wondering What should i bring on the trip and if you have any advice that would be awesome! I'm 16 by the way, right now I'm planning and gathering information before i set up the fund raiser.

Susan Lafo - 9 years ago

Absolutely the best beginning sea kayaking video out there. Well done!

Adolph J. Lopez - 9 years ago

Wanted to thank you from the bottom of my old heart and new kayak.
Awesome, great, very informative and done very smoothly.
Muchichísimas Gracias a todos....!!

Tyler Lamb - 9 years ago

Thank you John for sharing this fantastic video series. A friend and I are about to cross Bass straight in Australia and I have used your video as a bit of a refresher course. Cheers,

stacy wilmshurst - 9 years ago

is this guy from new zealand?

Gone Bush - 7 years ago

Youre not from New Plymouth are you Stacy?

John Dawson - 9 years ago

Yes. John Dowd is a Newzealander. If you would like to read more about his background a new issue of his book is being released in April 2015

Kevin Sullivan - 9 years ago

Great video

Mark Stafford - 9 years ago

Please don't waste my time on the bad photography and crappy effects at the beginning.

John Dawson - 9 years ago

Yes, Its clear that your time is being wasted.
The imagery of the title sequence was intended to convey the emergence of modern kayaking from its inuit roots. If it doesn't work for you just press your fast forward button.

InnocentiusLacrimosa - 9 years ago

Thank you for this video. I started kayaking last summer (with an inflatable kayak from Gumotex). Sea kayaking has been on agenda and I have tried it a bit in good weather, but I learned already young to have a good respect for the sea so it is very good to learn some more skills before I try any overnight trips.

Sandra Hardwick - 9 years ago

Brilliant video, thanks for all the really useful information.

PaddleDogC5 - 9 years ago

nice vid like the rolling practice part the best

Radu Cruceana - 9 years ago

Thank you!

Aurelio Martinez - 9 years ago

Excellent video,very well put together as an introductory into sea kayaking. I watch it 3 times. Can't wait to start the others.

mitkooo1 - 9 years ago

Thank you for the great videos!

Kiril Prochorov - 9 years ago

Thanks a lot for sharing !

RhodieFreedomCamp - 9 years ago

Enjoyed. And very helpful / informative. Thanks.

TheAegisClaw - 9 years ago

Great video, a must watch for anyone wanting to start sea kayaking.

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Glen Geddes - 9 years ago

Thank you so much, you are a good teacher, and I enjoyed watching the video!

Kugelporsche1961 - 9 years ago

Great!
I am a (german) beginner and looking for informations like this! It is very helpful for me, to know, what is important for safety. And now, lets go for practice :-))

KennethLarsson - 9 years ago

Was this filmed in the 80's-90's? Nice informative video good for beginners.

Fissersboot - 9 years ago

Thanks for the video! was alot of fun to watch and made me try kayaking!

Logan Kell - 9 years ago

I just picked up a kayak and have been looking at videos lately. This one was very informative Thanks for post JD.

Gavin Boss - 9 years ago

Great video! lots of good tips in there to solve problems i never even thought would be an issue as a prospective kayaker.

Ghostof .Salah-al-Din - 9 years ago

what is john dowd's paddle?

YorgiTO - 9 years ago

It's a Greenland style kayak paddle

John Dawson - 9 years ago

In reply to RC Model Planes
Try looking at the paradox you allude to from upside down, then just as I imagine in your spin training, If you learn how to get out of it you learn how to avoid getting in to it.

brz757 - 9 years ago

Great video! I like the long format, lets me sit down and enjoy it compared to the short clips on youtube. Can't wait for my new touring kayak to come in so I can try some of this out.

RC Model Planes - 9 years ago

Your "roll paradox" is somewhat analogous to the "spin paradox" for aviators.

Little use hoping that the pilot who is duff enough to spin inadvertently .. will then be sufficiently competent to recover.

John McCormack - 10 years ago

Excellent video can't wait to watch the rest so many nuggets of information well presented.One that is very helpful to me and which i will use on a daily bases is the beach landing with surf, when i use to paddle back in Ireland there was one beach that had good surf great for playing around in but trying to make a control landing was difficult when the surf was high, but i would feel very comfortable doing now after watching to video!! great work you guys!! hope to be paddling in that area very soon :-))

John McCormack - 10 years ago

4 weeks and counting ! :-) unfortunately doesn't look like I'm going to be able to get back to Ireland before that though :-(

John McCormack - 10 years ago

Bring it on ! :-)

Sinead kilbane - 10 years ago

That's gonna be your commute????????

Carlos Andres Perez - 10 years ago

Amazing ... Thank you guys!

Phil Hopley - 10 years ago

Great video, really enjoyed watching it. Phil (UK)

Jim O'Neill - 10 years ago

Hi Guys,
a great video. Many thanks for sharing it!!!
Regards, Jim (in Ireland)

Don Morris - 10 years ago

Excellent quality video. Loads of informative information for those who wish to get started in this activity. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

John Dawson - 10 years ago

Thank you all for your encouraging comments.It is gratifying to know that sharing our experience via the video medium is so well appreciated.

Joseph Gutierrez - 9 years ago

Thank you for the video. Very informative and it is presented in a logical, easy to follow format. Great Video.

Achim E. - 10 years ago

Absolutely fine video. I enjoyed it very much. I want to start kayak padelling in summer 2014. It is full of information, good advice. I was in Canada and have done the West Coast Trail. So I know Vancouver Island a little. Very nice to see this pretty nature again.
Thanks for the video.

JuicyLuXy - 10 years ago

wonderful instruction video!

Stefano Vascotto - 10 years ago

excellent...

Ron Ronnard - 10 years ago

Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much.

Dave A - 10 years ago

Heaps of good information & very professional presentation -- highly recommended!

caglar cinar - 10 years ago

so good

R K - 10 years ago

A very very good series of kayak vids. Thank you very much for sharing your extensive knowledge.

Ernest Bell - 10 years ago

Very helpful. A practical visual guide that has sent my Wife's and my own imagination a blaze with possibilities. Thanks.

Eric - 10 years ago

I liked this very much, thanks!

Tajana Ristic - 10 years ago

Very informative and inspiring! I've always wanted to do expedition kayaking.

Gofy1983 - 10 years ago

Truely educational and demonstrates the beauty of a well planned and executed tour on the see..... I whish I can attend one of these tours. Very well done and Thanks!