Learn to Kayak in Under 5 Minutes! - ISLE Tips & Tricks Series

ISLE's president Jimmy Blakeney also happens to be a lifelong paddle and boardsports Instructor Trainer. In this video he runs through the basics to get you started kayaking safely with good technique, with tips and tricks to avoid the little mistakes that are easy to make when you're new to the sport. Share with your friends who are learning how to kayak to get them started on the right track!
This is the latest video in the new 'Better in Balance SUP Tips and Tricks' Series. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more installments!
00:20 - Safety
00:45 - Holding your Paddle
01:26 - Body Position
01:55 - Launching your Kayak
02:26 - Staying Balanced
02:44 - Paddling Technique
03:11 - Forward Stroke
03:31 - Sweep Stroke (Turning)
03:59 - Draw Stroke
04:13 - Reverse Stroke
04:20 - Returning to Shore
04:47 - Outro
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Can you do a video where you don’t cut out how to actually get into the seat? Thanks

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Sorry that wasn't included in this video - for a sit-on-top kayak like the one in the video (Switch Pro), you do just "climb on" as shown here. For a sit-inside kayak with a cockpit there are various techniques to help with getting in and out of the kayak. We will work on that for a future video!

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Please watch the video. As Jimmy sits on the kayak, he lifts one leg and at that point the video is cut and the next thing we see is him already in the seat. I would help to see the entire process. Thank you.