Online Sea Kayaking Tips | Forward Paddling

Check out the latest from NRS’s Sea Kayak Tips Series. In this episode get some helpful tips to improve your forward paddling technique when paddling out at sea!

The forward stroke is the most often used stroke when sea kayaking. So it makes sense to perfect its efficiency. Practice these three simple tips and you’ll increase the power and effectiveness of your forward stroke: Don’t drop your top hand below your chest. Plant the blade in the water as far forward near your feet as possible. Drive the power of the forward stroke with your leg.