2 Tips For Staying Upright In Your Sea Kayak When Waves Are Coming From Behind!

You will learn 2 foundational skills that are critical to avoid capsizing your sea kayak when paddling in following seas.
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"Embarking on a sea kayaking adventure and want to tackle the waves like a pro? Join me in this informative video as we delve into two critical skills that will transform your time on the water.
We'll explore the art of maintaining balance and staying on course, even when waves are coming from behind, and you're not sure which way you'll get pushed over.
Drawing from over two decades of experience, I'll guide you through simple techniques that can lead to big breakthroughs. No athleticism or coordination required! Just commitment, practice, and an appreciation for the beauty of the sea.
If you want finesse, comfort, and stability while kayaking, this video is just the ticket. Don’t forget to share it with your fellow adventurers. Dive in now!"

[@ozramblue117]

Just getting back into kayaking now after a long time away (32 years away). I got myself an ORU bay ST to play with at the little beach I live across from. It’s such a pleasure but I’m still figuring out the best settings so I can be snug but mobile inside it. I’ve completely forgotten how to roll! I also only had experience paddling in white water so learning to read wind and tide are new to me. I don’t have Greenland paddles yet but I’ll get some to see how they feel. For the time being just getting comfy is the goal.

[@Dakiraun]

You know... you are really amazing for suggesting things that suddenly seem so obvious I want to smack my forehead for not seeing it before; the point about "doesn't matter which side you're on" is brilliant, because yeah... now that you mention it, how you lean, and how the paddle can generate lift _or_ pull, you really could recover either way.

[@oldunclemick]

I was away at the lake last week practicing rotating instead of bending at the waist. Even in my leisure kayak with a European paddle on a calm inland lake these tips really help.

[@jpsuperstar]

Your pedagogy is an absolute breath of fresh air, even tho i dont kayak, these are such a perfect foundation and outlook for paddlesports and wilderness travel in general

[@edithst-martin5626]

One of my dreams...to ocean paddle. With a Greenland paddle!

[@ArielPA11]

Muchas Gracias por el vídeo Paulo.
Saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina...

[@jean-michel.a]

Thanks

[@roberttolley5055]

I just saw it Omgosh

[@barryconvex416]

Thank you sweet Paulo.

[@DancingWithTheSea]

You are so very welcome.

[@stephensaunders4668]

I will bet that the extra active pelvic movement reduces bum fatigue and lets you actually sit longer and more comfortably. Keeping the blood flowing through the sitting muscles.

[@PauloOuellet]

yes it makes all the difference for comfort and power. Just make sure you are moving your legs, bending one knee and strengthening the other to get that hip rotation. It's coming from below, not from the top.

[@roberttolley5055]

Paulo do you sell any gear sir?????

[@BiLatKnee]

All about Body Rotation? One of the five fundamentals of Greenland Kayaking?

[@MrEh5]

I made the comment about waves from behind.

[@wojciechkrynski3412]

Taktyczny

[@josephinebennington7247]

2.o9, and elsewhere the paddler is wearing a self inflating buoyancy aid, which is not self inflating during a roll. How come?

[@phillipbailey5579]

Manually triggered, not moisture triggered.

[@phillipbailey5579]

Moisture triggered buoyancy aids are useful in conditions when the wearer is either out of the water or in need of flotation, especially with a high risk of unconsciousness at water impact, for example falling off a ship or a high dock. Manually triggered devices are more appropriate for paddle sports.

[@NANA-mr2vp]

I’m sorry Paulo; while this video is about staying upright and comfortable in following seas. I’m not sure I see how that was addressed. Bracing is well and good but doesn’t address the issue of being comfortable in following seas that make a boat do very strange things…such as broaching… I was interested in your method of dealing with those things, not a rolling position.

[@squirls8814]

I'm sure you're giving really good advice, but the dramatic background music is too irritating, so I stopped listening half way through. Sorry