Volume 5 - Forward Paddling: Keep up with your paddling friends with the
minimum of effort. Learn good blade placement, efficient application
of power and how to keep a straight course without wasting precious
energy. What causes blade flutter and why do kayaks weather-cock? What
part do your feet, legs and torso play in your forward stroke, and how
can you modify your stroke to take advantage of a following sea? Learn
the answers and much more from someone who has fine-tuned the forward
stroke through thousands of miles of expedition paddling. This episode
also includes special bonus section on Greenland paddling with Greenland
expert Greg Stamer.
Volume 6 - Rolling and Bracing: If you have a reliable roll and brace, your confidence level in a kayak will rise to new levels. Nigel Foster looks at some non-intimidating ways to learn a roll, examines the essential components of different braces and a variety of practical everyday rolling techniques.
I learned the "basics" that I "thought" I knew - after kayaking for 10 years, I realized I should have taken this course years ago…in addition to the "basics" I was amazed at the techniques I learned regarding paddling, strokes, maneuvers, rescues, navigation and expedition planning!
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