How to Repair PVC and Urethane Boats
In this video, the NRS Repairs Department shows you the step-by-step process for repairing boats, finding the leak, rolling on the patch and more.
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- Repair
- Gear
Expert Advice: Learn Articles, Tips & How-To’s
Search our extensive collection of how-to articles and videos to help you safely raft, kayak, SUP, camp, fish and care for your NRS gear and apparel.
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How to Do a Kayak T-Rescue
The kayak T-Rescue is a great kayaking technique to master. You flip upside down and a buddy brings their boat up to assist you.
- How To
- Kayak Touring
- Safety
Kayaking Fundamentals: How to Do the Hip Snap
In Part V of our Kayaking Fundamentals video series, instructor Ken Whiting shows you how to practice the hip snap on your own or with a partner.
- How To
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Touring
How to Do the Kayak Sculling Draw Stroke
Whether youre in a sea kayak, sit-on-top, fishing kayak or whitewater boat, mastering the sculling draw stroke will move your paddling skills up a notch.
- How To
- Kayak Touring
How to Do the Kayak Sculling Brace
The sculling brace is an essential kayak technique that will help you advance in your paddling.
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- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Touring
Kayaking Fundamentals: How to Do a High Brace
Expert kayaker Ken Whiting shows you how to execute the high brace in this second Kayaking Fundamentals video.
- How To
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Touring
The Three Golden Rules of Kayaking
Watch as Ken Whiting shows you the golden rules of paddling, three key concepts that apply to every kind of kayaking.
- Kayak Touring
Life Jackets Stop the Senseless Loss of Life
Boating and paddling safety isn’t optional. Dive into real accident stories and learn why wearing a life jacket and respecting cold-water hazards matters on rivers and lakes.”
- Rafting
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Touring
- Stand-Up Paddling
- Safety
Whitewater & Touring Kayak Paddle Sizing Guides
Choosing the right paddle length or oar length is an important decision that may greatly enhance—or even extend—your time and happiness on the water.
- Rafting
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Touring
Leave No Trace, Please
NRS is partnering with Leave No Trace for the month of May. Donate today and well match your contribution.
- Rafting
- Camping
Boaters and Dehydration
Body fluid loss can lead to serious consequences. How to recognize it and prevent it.
- Rafting
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Touring
- Safety
We’ve Come a Long, Long Way, Baby
There wasn't always such a great selection of life jackets to choose from.
- Apparel
- Safety
High-Water Wisdom
High-water brings more dangers to your boating. Learn tips to avoid them.
- Rafting
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Safety
How to Inflate and Deflate Cataraft Tubes
Tips for inflating and deflating cat tubes and preventing damage to baffles.
- How To
- Gear
Quick Guide: Rubber Boat Repair Adhesives
This guide walks you through the essential adhesives and repair techniques specifically made for rubber and synthetic-rubber boats.
- Repair
- Rafting
Quick Guide: Urethane and PVC Boat Adhesives
Helping you choose the best glue for urethane and PVC boats.
- Repair
- Rafting
- Stand-Up Paddling
Quick Guide: Temporary Field Boat Repairs
Learn how to make temporary boat repairs in the field by adding just a few pieces of equipment to your kit.
- Repair
- Rafting
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Touring
- Stand-Up Paddling
How to Patch a Hypalon Boat
Video with step-by-step instructions for Hypalon repair.
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- Repair
- Gear
Drysuit Folding and Zipper Maintenance
Step-by-step instructions to neatly fold your drysuit, without putting pressure on the entry and relief zippers. We also offer tips for cleaning and lubing those drywear zippers.
- How To
- Apparel
- Gear
Why Fish From a Kayak
Read about a few reasons why many people have chosen to embrace the sport of kayak fishing. Far from being a fad, kayak fishing is here to stay.
- Fishing
How to Inflate Your Raft
Learning to properly inflate your raft will go a long way toward protecting its seams and the baffles between chambers from strain and damage.
- How To
- Rafting
How Neoprene Is Stitched
Learn about the various stitching methods on our neoprene products. Single-Needle Stitch, Flat-Lock, Blind-Stitch? Here we explain the differences.
- Apparel
- Gear
How to Maintain Your NRS Barrel Pump
The NRS 5" Barrel Pump is built to last, to get wet, and to get used. Watch this video from NRS Repairs on how to disassemble, clean, lube and maintain it.
- How To
- Repair
- Gear
How to Tie the Figure 8 Knot
Demonstrating the tying of the versatile Figure 8 Knot.
- How To
- Safety
How to Tie a Taut-Line Hitch Knot
There are some knots every boater should know how to tie, and the Taut-Line Hitch is one of them. Watch this video to learn how it's done.
- How To
- Safety
Lend Me Your Ear: About Kayaker’s Ear
What you need to know about this serious boater health hazard.
- Whitewater Kayaking
- Kayak Touring
- Safety
How to Remove a Knife from a PFD Lash Tab
Tips for safely removing a knife sheath from a life jacket (PFD) lash tab.
- How To
- Gear
How to Seal an NRS Dry Bag
Your dry bag protects your stuff. Watch this video to learn how to properly close and seal it to provide maximum protection for your gear.
- How To
- Gear
How to Restuff a Rescue Throw Bag
Learn how to properly re-stuff a rescue throw bag with this video. This is an essential skill for the rope to smoothly deploy when the bag is tossed.
- How To
- Safety
- Rescue
- Gear
How to Fix a Pressure Relief Valve in a Raft or IK
Learn how to fix a pressure relief valve, which protects your raft or IK floor from over-inflation, with this video from our NRS Repairs department.
- How To
- Repair
- Gear
Find and Fix Inflatable Boat Valve Leaks
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix leaks in the valves used in rafts, cataraft and SUPs. This video demonstrates with a Leafield C-7 Valve, but the same tips work for Halkey Roberts, Summit and military valves.
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- Repair
- Gear
How to Clean and Store Your Inflatable Boat
Step-by-step video instructions for cleaning and storing your inflatable.
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- Repair
- Rafting
- Gear
How to Prevent Shoulder Injuries
Prevent kayak- and raft-related shoulder injuries with targeted rotator-cuff strength, proper paddling technique and a solid warm-up/cool-down routine.
- How To
- Safety
- Yoga & Fitness
Kicking the Cooler Habit
Learn how Lacey Anderson can outfit a 10-person group for an eight-day trip that doesn't require refrigeration or costly coolers.
- Rafting
- Camping
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Whitewater SUP
In the image-obsessed world of action sports, whitewater SUP has reached its most awkward teenage years, complete with pimples and unknown potential.
- Stand-Up Paddling
Is Your Life Jacket Safe?
Learn how to know with certainty that the life jacket or PFD you've purchased is safe and Coast Guard approved (and what that even means!).
- Safety
- Gear
NRS Gift Card: Always Fits, Always Wanted
