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Recreational Kayaking DVD

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Price$45.00
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Made inCanada
Duration60 mins
SeriesKen Whiting Instructional DVDs
DirectorChris Emerick
Item #VDHPRK

By Ken Whiting and Chris Emerick

Recreational Kayaking provides new and developing paddlers with the skills and knowledge necessary to comfortably and safely enjoy kayaking.

Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and spend time with your friends and family or to explore the endless waterways that surround you, this DVD is a must-have for every kayaker.

YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Choosing equipment; dressing for kayaking; transporting a kayak; caring for a kayak; the essential strokes and techniques; how to stay safe on the water; kayaking activities; paddling with kids; handling a capsize; and more…

KEN WHITING is a World Champion kayaker and one of the most influential paddlers in the world. He was recognized by Paddler Magazine as one of their "Paddlers of the Century". For the past fifteen years Ken has shared his enthusiasm and passion through his teaching and through his production of a best-selling, award-winning series of instructional books and DVDs.

Outline of the DVD:

I. Equipment

a. The paddle
b. The PFD
c. Dressing for kayaking
d. Safety Equipment

II. Before hitting the water

a. Transporting a kayak
b. Carrying your kayak
c. Getting in and out of your kayak
d. Sitting in a kayak
e. Choosing a paddling location

III. Essential skills

a. Wet exit
b. The 3 golden rules
c. Paddling posture
d. Edging your kayak
e. Braces
f. Using rudders or skegs

IV. Essential strokes

a. The catch
b. Rotation
c. Recovery
d. Reverse strokes
e. Sweep stroke
f. Reverse stroke
g. Draw stroke
h. Paddling tandem kayaks

V. On-water safety

a. Getting back into your kayak from the water
1. Sit on tops
2. Sit in kayaks
b. Dealing with weather

VI. Kayaking activities

a. Paddling on rivers
b. Kayak fishing
c. Kayak fitness

VII. Closing: There is always more to learn and fun to be had

UPC - 689076030762