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Learn how to execute the hand-roll in a kayak—a technique for when you lose your paddle or want a challenge. Instructor Ken Whiting walks through setup, catch, recovery and key body positions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The sculling brace is an essential kayak technique that will help you advance in your paddling.
Expert kayaker Ken Whiting shows you how to execute the high brace in this second Kayaking Fundamentals video.
Watch as Ken Whiting shows you the golden rules of paddling, three key concepts that apply to every kind of kayaking.
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.”
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.
NRS is partnering with Leave No Trace for the month of May. Donate today and well match your contribution.
Body fluid loss can lead to serious consequences. How to recognize it and prevent it.
There wasn't always such a great selection of life jackets to choose from.
High-water brings more dangers to your boating. Learn tips to avoid them.
Tips for inflating and deflating cat tubes and preventing damage to baffles.
This guide walks you through the essential adhesives and repair techniques specifically made for rubber and synthetic-rubber boats.
Helping you choose the best glue for urethane and PVC boats.
Learn how to make temporary boat repairs in the field by adding just a few pieces of equipment to your kit.
Video with step-by-step instructions for Hypalon repair.
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.
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.
Learning to properly inflate your raft will go a long way toward protecting its seams and the baffles between chambers from strain and damage.
Learn about the various stitching methods on our neoprene products. Single-Needle Stitch, Flat-Lock, Blind-Stitch? Here we explain the differences.
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.
Demonstrating the tying of the versatile Figure 8 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.
What you need to know about this serious boater health hazard.
Tips for safely removing a knife sheath from a life jacket (PFD) lash tab.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Step-by-step video instructions for cleaning and storing your inflatable.
Prevent kayak- and raft-related shoulder injuries with targeted rotator-cuff strength, proper paddling technique and a solid warm-up/cool-down routine.
Learn how Lacey Anderson can outfit a 10-person group for an eight-day trip that doesn't require refrigeration or costly coolers.
In the image-obsessed world of action sports, whitewater SUP has reached its most awkward teenage years, complete with pimples and unknown potential.
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