Want to paddle farther with less effort?

These short videos will teach you a fast, easy and efficient forward stroke and how to brace your kayak to avoid capsizing.

Editor's Note: These videos are part of a series of "How To" productions by Rapid Media. Each video is intended to help you learn or improve your skills.

James Roberts and Dympna Hayes of Parry Sound's Ontario Sea Kayak Centre share their expertise. 

Using a fast, easy and efficient forward kayak stroke, you can go the distance without getting tired. 

Learn this recovery stroke to brace your kayak. This will keep you from tipping your kayak. 

About Adventure Kayak Magazine

Adventure Kayak is the international paddling digital and print magazine for sea kayakers, touring kayakers and lakewater kayakers. It is smart, informative and has action-packed editorial, mixing the soft-sided human-interest stories with the kayaking lifestyle. 

Recommended Articles

2025 Triathalons

Swim, cycle and run your way to triathlete status at these Ontario events.

Crown Land Camping

What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.

Natural Highs

7 magnificent mountains in Ontario to climb, hike, ride, ski and more.

11 Jaw-Droppingly Beautiful Landscapes

Don't miss the splendours of Northern Ontario

Backpacking Trails in Ontario

7 multi-day hiking trips to the province’s most beautiful places.

Go Foraging in Ontario

Learn the basics of how to harvest wild edibles found across the province.

Ontario Trail Races

Find out where to test your limits and get out in the woods.

Ontario Birding Checklist

Keep an eye on the skies for these 10 incredible species.

Explore Ontario’s Hidden Gems

18 destinations you need to visit.

Insider’s Guide to Sleeping Giant

Everything you need to plan a trip to this iconic provincial park.

Incredible Swimming in Ontario

12 best destinations to take a summer dip.

Ontario's Other Camping Option

10 best private campgrounds in the province.

Where to See Ontario's Coolest Wildlife

Get expert tips on how to spot these iconic species.

Top of the Giant Trail

Get tips on this amazing Sleeping Giant hike.

Ontario's Best Scuba Diving & Snorkelling

Explore beneath the waves at these incredible destinations.

The Best Killarney Hikes

Take to the trails in Ontario’s crown jewel park.

Best Waterfalls in Ontario

Discover where they are and how to get there.

Rock Climbing

You Know Why. Here’s How.

Get Hooked in Algonquin

Plan the ultimate spring brook trout canoe trip

Hike The Best Trails

Discover your next great adventure.