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. 

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