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Yoga for Off-Season Paddling Fitness Cold or dry times can be a bummer for paddlers. But as author Andria Davis reminds us, the off-season gives you an opportunity to rejuvenate your body and mind. | Skills & Tips | |
Yoga for Boaters' Shoulder Pain Don't let shoulder problems keep you from boating. With good technique and some guidance from Andria Davis, yoga can help you reduce pain and prevent injuries. | Skills & Tips | |
Core strength is a paddler's key to relief from back pain. Andria Davis shows you how to use yoga to strengthen your body's core to help prevent back pain. | Skills & Tips | |
Your local swimming pool is a great place for perfecting your kayak roll. Team NRS kayaker Devon Barker-Hicks gives valuable tips for getting it dialed in. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Winter Paddling at its Warmest Team NRS kayaker Devon Barker-Hicks gives gear recommendations for staying warm while paddling in icy waters. | Trip Planning, Skills & Tips, Safety | |
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. | Skills & Tips | |
Using Yoga to Strengthen Your Hips for Kayaking River runner and yoga instructor Andria Davis shows you some yoga techniques to help improve flexibility and strengthen your hips for paddling. | Skills & Tips | |
Touring kayak safety doesnt have to be hard, and following a few commonsense guidelines will help keep you safe as youre learning kayaking skills. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
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. | Skills & Tips | |
The Kayaker’s Pledge: Improving Your Kayak Roll NRS ambassador Devon Barker-Hicks shares one of her favorite tools for rolling better the "Kayaker's Pledge." | Skills & Tips | |
Stretching Exercises for Paddlers Stretching is essential for preventing muscle strain as well as healing injuries. | Skills & Tips | |
World Champion kayaker, Ken Whiting, gives pointers on learning to roll your kayak. | Skills & Tips | |
Not all exercise routines make you more tired. You can reduce fatigue from paddling and the daily grind with these yoga techniques from Andria Davis. | Skills & Tips | |
Rescue Series: Foot Entrapment Strategies Swiftwater rescue instructor Jim Coffey introduces foot entrapment strategies for making a rescue, assessing risk for the team, and determining tempo. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 8: Boat Extractions This video demonstrates how to retrieve a pinned kayak or canoe using methods ranging from pushing and pulling to setting up a mechanical advantage system. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 7: Live Bait Rescue This video shows several different live bait techniques and describes the best ways to do them safely | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 6: The Rescue Harness This video shows you how to safely and effectively use the quick-release rescue harness on your life jacket. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 5: Victim Contact Techniques This video covers victim contact techniques for safely paddling, swimming and wading out to the victim | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 4: Throw Bag Techniques This video covers throw bag techniques including throwing, safely bringing in the swimmer, bracing, and how to catch and hold the rope if you're the swimmer. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 3: Swiftwater Swimming Swimming efficiently in whitewater is essential for self-rescue, rescuing others and building your kayaking, rafting and canoeing confidence. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Rescue Film Series: Ep. 10: Foot Entrapment Intro Swiftwater rescue instructor Jim Coffey introduces techniques for assessing foot entrapment situations and formulating a plan to assist the victim. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Some helpful tips on preventing boater shoulder injuries. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Perfecting the Kayak Forward Stroke The forward stroke is the most used and most important paddle stroke. This video shows how to execute it for more efficient and powerful paddling. | Skills & Tips | |
Pawlata: Extended Kayak Paddle Roll Kayak instructor Ken Whiting shows you how to execute the extended paddle kayak roll so its there when you need it. | Skills & Tips | |
Overcoming Fear for New Boaters Suggestions for overcoming the fear produced by a scary swim. | Skills & Tips | |
Nutrition: Fueling the Fires Within Learn the nutrition and hydration dos and donts to help you stay warm and safe as the weather and water get cold. | Skills & Tips | |
Mastering the Kayak Sweep Roll Learn how the kayak sweep roll is a very efficient way to roll your sea kayak or whitewater boat. Its smooth, low impact and gives you long-lasting support. | Skills & Tips | |
Mastering the C-to-C Kayak Roll The C-to-C kayak roll is a great technique to have in your kayak roll quiver. This video breaks the roll setup into two distinct steps. | Skills & Tips | |
Loading Kayaks On Your Vehicle Safely loading kayaks on your vehicle is an important boater skill. NRS paddler Leland Davis shows how to fasten one kayak, or multiples, to your roof rack. | Skills & Tips | |
Living With Kids on Boating Trips Tips for making boating trips with kids enjoyable for all. | Skills & Tips | |
Getting in shape and keeping in shape for paddling will help you become a better boater, have more fun, and prevent activity-ending injury. | Skills & Tips | |
Kayaking Fundamentals: Rolling a Kayak in Rough Water This video will teach you the basics on learning to roll a sea kayak in rough water | Skills & Tips | |
Kayaking Fundamentals: Paddle a Tandem Kayak Two people can paddle a tandem kayak while enjoying time together. This video gives great tips on how to make paddling the tandem easy and fun. | Skills & Tips | |
Kayaking Fundamentals: Mastering the Offside Roll Learning the offside roll and practicing it is important for preventing that unwanted swim | Skills & Tips | |
Kayaking Fundamentals: Kayaking With Kids Kayaking with kids can be fun. Please be sure they always wear a life jacket that is sized for their body and properly fitted. | Skills & Tips | |
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. | Skills & Tips | |
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. | Skills & Tips | |
Kayaking Fundamentals: Do a Kayak Hand Roll Kayak instructor Ken whiting demonstrates the three main elements of the hand roll: the setup, the catch and the recovery. | Skills & Tips | |
If youre looking for a great upper-body workout, kayaking for fitness cant be beat. | Skills & Tips | |
Kayak Outfitting Tips for Playboating Proper kayak outfitting is essential to getting the most comfort and performance out of your playboat. | Skills & Tips | |
Kayak Floatation for Sea Kayaks If you choose to paddle around rocks and reefs, its a matter of time before you punch a hole in your hull. Learn why float bags are a smart addition. | Skills & Tips | |
This video will show how to wet exit a kayak, helping you to get out smoothly and safely, while hanging on to your paddle and the boat. | Skills & Tips, 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. | Skills & Tips | |
In this video, we show you how to stretch a sprayskirt to prevent water leakage and implosion. | Skills & Tips | |
How to Strap a Kayak to the NRS Yak Yak Boat Cart Securing your kayak or canoe to the NRS Yak Yak Boat Cart is quick and simple. In this video, we show you how to use the two included NRS 6 Loop Straps with Buckle Bumpers to attach your boat to the Yak Yak. | Skills & Tips | |
How to Safely Get In and Out of Your Kayak Getting in and out of your kayak can be tricky, especially for beginners, but there are easy techniques to safely launch and land your boat. | Skills & Tips | |
Learning to roll a sea kayak is an important safety skill. This three-part video series from veteran kayak instructor Ken Whiting shows you how to roll a sea kayak while by breaking it down into three parts: the setup, the catch and the recovery. | Skills & Tips | |
How to Re-Enter a Sit-Inside Kayak This video shows you several ways to get back inside your kayak when you have another paddler available to lend an assist. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
How to Practice the Kayak Wet Exit How to practice the kayak wet exit, your back-up plan for when your roll doesn't work. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Learn to properly install hip pads, an important part of the kayak outfitting that allows you to be one-with-your-boat for maximum control and ease of rolling. | Skills & Tips | |
How to Install D-Rings and Footcups NRS Repairs shows you the best ways to install D-rings and footcups and permanently glue them to Hypalon-, PVC- and urethane-coated materials | Maintenance & Repair, Skills & Tips | |
How to Fold an Inflatable Boat for Storage Learn the tips and techniques to minimize stress on seams and materials by folding an inflatable boat for storage correctly. | Skills & Tips | |
How to Fit an Adjustable Bungee Sprayskirt This video gives tips on how fit an adjustable bungee sprayskirt for a snug fit, while still allowing the skirt to be removed safely in a wet exit. | How To Choose, Skills & Tips | |
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. | Skills & Tips | |
How to Do the Kayak Sculling Brace The sculling brace is an essential kayak technique that will help you advance in your paddling. | Skills & Tips | |
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. | Skills & Tips, Safety | |
Help Prevent the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Species How to prevent the spread of harmful organisms in our waterways. | Skills & Tips | |
Body fluid loss can lead to serious consequences. How to recognize it and prevent it. | Skills & Tips | |
River runner and yoga teacher Andria Davis explores the mind-body connection and how it can help us recover from injuries. | Skills & Tips | |
A reprint from Canoe & Kayak Magazine on many boating terms. | Skills & Tips | |
A reprint from Canoe & Kayak Magazine on the many reasons for getting on the water. | Skills & Tips |