Kayak

An entertaining look at the basics of kayak touring. Hot paddling technique, rescues and basic seamanship skills are demonstrated and explained. Features the Channel Islands, Apostle Islands, big surf, inland lakes and many of the top instructors in the field!

Join world reknowned and experienced instructors as they explain the important elements of paddling strokes, rescues, and trip preparation. See paddling skills demonstrated by some of the best paddlers in the world. Learn the essence of paddling efficiently so you'll tire less on your next trip. See how to recover from a capsize, and unlock the secrets of the eskimo roll. Hear the experts talk about navigation, big crossings, and dealing with wind and weather. All this information is presented in a lively, watchable manner.

Features the Pacific Northwest coast and TASK sea kayak symposium, North shore of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands, Southern California coast, the Channel Islands and big surf, Maine, and a top secret high mountain lake. Appearances and/ or assistance from: Ken Fink Navigation Guru, Shelly Johnson Paddlesport Instructor and consultant, Greg Barton Olympic Gold medalist, Wayne Horodowich Chairman of Task Instructor Exchange, Jeff Cooper American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer, Cathy Pithath H2O Outfitters Instructor, Lee Moyer Leader in education, Eric Soares & Jim Kacook Tsunami Rangers extreme sea kayak club, Randy Carlson Univ. Minnesota National Kayak Institute, Grant Herman Reknowned Outdoor Educator.

In other words, no expense was spared to get the leaders in the field teaching in some of their favorite paddling locations.

I received the dvd today and watched it immediately. I'm thoroughly enjoying it.I just started kayaking a few months ago and I just recently turned age 56. Your dvds are really helping me learn and really enjoy a new lifestyle.Thank you,
Steven W.

Learn about the specialized boat designs... advantages and limitations. Learn about the dynamic ocean environment... including wave evaluation and selection, and rudder techniques. Maneuvers in the green, and in the whitewater are explained and demonstrated. Includes exclusive interview with famed big wave surfer Richard Schmidt on surf zone etiquette.

Winner, Best Instructional Video National Paddling Film Festival

The Kayak Roll demonstrates and explains a smooth and effortless roll.

Crystal clear underwater footage, animation, and explanations make this a video you don't want to miss!

Designed for every skill level, beginner to teacher. This two part video presents a step by step learning progression enabling you to learn an effortless roll from scratch. The diagnostic section offers solutions to help you tune-up or teach that labored roll.

Produced by Kent Ford with Dan Crandall, Mary DeRiemer,and Phil DeRiemer

Designed for every skill level, beginner to teacher. This two part video presents a step by step learning progression enabling you to learn an effortless roll from scratch. The diagnostic section offers solutions to help you tune-up or teach that labored roll.

Explore the world of kayaking! From ocean surfing to inland tours, easy whitewater riffles to kayak touring, this delivers an inspiring lesson on the entire spectrum of kayaking. Learn the lingo, so you can maximize your paddling fun. Learn the strokes, so you can keep up more easily. Explore reading the waves in the ocean and currents in the river, to know what trips are appropriate for your ability. Learn how to handle a surprise capsize. It all adds up to more fun on the water. Learn the basics to have more fun!

Perfect for COMPLETE beginners! For sit-on-top, recreational, and touring kayakers.