How to Kayak in 5 Minutes: kayaking made easy for beginners with sit on top kayak
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Published 2021-06-28
How to kayak for beginners: this video covers the basics, including: sit on top kayaks and why they are good for warm weather paddling, carrying the kayak, getting in and out, paddle handling, technique, steering, balance tips, draw strokes, safety and more, all in just five minutes!
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Embark on your kayaking journey with Blue Planet Adventure, where we make learning to kayak a breeze for beginners! Let's start with the basics: getting in and out of a kayak. If you're using a sit-on-top kayak, simply approach the kayak from the side, lower yourself onto the seat, and slide your legs into the cockpit. When you're ready to paddle, grab your kayak paddle and hold it with both hands, making sure your grip is comfortable and secure.
Now, let's talk technique. One of the essential strokes in kayaking is the sweep stroke, which helps you turn your kayak smoothly. To perform a sweep stroke, extend your paddle out to the side of the kayak and use a sweeping motion to move the blade through the water towards the stern. Practice this stroke on both sides of the kayak to improve your maneuverability on the water.
Feeling ready for more? Dive into our kayak beginner lesson for expert instruction on kayaking fundamentals. Our experienced instructors will walk you through everything you need to know, from kayak instructions to paddling techniques. By the end of the lesson, you'll be gliding through the water with confidence and ease.
Short on time? No problem! With our quick guide, you can learn to kayak in just 5 minutes. We'll cover the essentials, from how to paddle a kayak to basic safety tips, so you can get out on the water and start exploring in no time.
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Aloha friends it's Robert Stehlik with blue planet in today's video i'm going to show you how to kayak in five minutes i'm going to cover how to carry the kayak getting in and out paddle handling stroke technique safety and balance tips sit on top kayaks are great for warm weather rough water conditions like paddling in the ocean if a little bit of water splashes in it's no big deal you don't need a skirt or anything like that it's easy to get back on if you need to and if it's rough and water gets in there usually sit on top kayaks will have like a drain hole this one has a plug so you just pull out the plug and the water can drain out so when you're carrying the kayak by yourself make sure to protect your back bend your knees when you're lifting it up keep your back straight and then lift up the kayak like this before you get on the water it's a good idea to practice getting in and out on land first the easiest way to get on is in shallow water you basically just sit down in the center of the kayak make sure your weight is balanced and start paddling if you're getting into deeper water in a place like this or from a dock it's really important to keep the kayak close to the edge and get on and keep your weight centered right over the center of the kayak at all times because if you're not centered you are going to fall in
the correct way to hold the paddle is with these scooped ends pointing downward so this is the correct way to hold the paddle and then the blades have a scoop in them this is the power face of the paddle so the scoop side is the one facing you so beginners often only use the tip of the blade ideally you want to use the whole blade so plant the whole blade in the water and the goal is to plant the blade in the water and pull yourself past it
All Comments (21)
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I’m looking forward to my 1st time kayaking today and this is simple and makes it less scary of falling in the water
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Going kayaking with friends this Wednesday for the first time, this video was very helpful and informative, feel more confident now. Thank you good sir.👍
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Thanks, while simple and straight to the point. My Confidence has increased and I am ready to go.
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What a terrific video! This is exactly what I needed...so thorough and easy to understand. Thank you!!
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The best uncomplicated introduction to kayaking. Most of all be safe and have fun...
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This helps a lot and i am going tomorrow and this will be fun
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Thank you for the tutorial. I watched this on the beach before I kayaked in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 Never kayaked before but felt confident enough to go far out in the ocean. Even say a stingray and got out dodge after that. Thank you 🌊 😂❤
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I am so excited!!!
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Awesome!!! Thanks for the video post! 🤩
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Thanks, all of these are great tips
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Thanks Robert that was great, nice & simple
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Brilliant video ! Thanks for sharing mate
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Can't wait to use my first kayak 💪🏼 Thank you mate.
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Thank you heaps for this
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Good to see you man! You helped me paddle board two years ago. I couldn’t master standing up and gave up. I spent 100% of my paddle board time on my knees basically kayaking it. This year I am kayaking! It’s great to already know the strokes to some extent and body movement, etc. Kayaking is more for me. Thanks for every video and all your help. This video also covered things 90% don’t on YouTube! I enjoy it. Aloha!!!!
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Heaps of thanks fo sharing
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Great information for a beginner like me.
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Great video. I am new to kayaking and the blue one in the video is the one I purchased. Can’t wait to hit the water.
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Thank you! Don't overthink it 😁
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Brilliant video, answered many things I wondered about! Am new to kayaking and I've got the bug for it! I've got an old piranha 'sit-in' style and it rolls like anything! No flatness or detail to create suction underneath. Looking for a 'sit on' now, but some of these tips will come in very handy to help stabilise the boat.🙏
