Smooth rocks versus jagged rocks. I would take kelp covered Basalt shown in the vid over the Coral Limestone we have here in Okinawa, Japan. It is not smooth chalky limestone like the White Cliffs of Dover. Oh no. It is compressed, crushed coral shards that are the equivalent of millions of broken glass bottles glued to together. Even the beaches are nothing but chunks of broken coral (sized 5cm to 20cm). Only a few here run composite boats and they had to make special trolleys to launch from the water like a jet ski as they can't risk surf launching direct from the beach. I have six Poly boats (3m WW to 5m Touring) and all the hulls look like they have been attacked by a pride of lions on Meth. Every one of my boats gets at least one hull resurfacing session per year, with my two favorites needing gouges filled/hull resurfaced at least 2x year. When paddling rock gardens, besides wearing a bump helmet, ones needs neoprene dive gloves and rash guards, even during the 40C summer months. Even walking the shallows, one needs dive booties to avoid cutting up ankles.

Disappointing vid!

Impressive!

That looked fun lol

Pretty dam good matey 👍 on my last paddle just as I got out a wave came over the boat and sent me flying lol

Streaming a small drogue is ideal for controlled landing in dumpy surf.

Looks awesome, however, as a kayaker myself for many years I still think this would scare the sh@# out of me 😊

Balance

Trust me James os an absolutely fantastic coach. Taught me some stuff that literally saved my life when I got into some well dodgy waters.

What kayak model is he using in this video?

This looks like so much fun. Will never happen in my local lake though 😅

The quality of this content is exceptional. Well done. Amazing camera work, and superlative coaching. These folk are among the absolute best in the business, so it's no surprise. But it's still great to see it realised so well.

Excelente explicación, impecable!!👋👋

I can do that. But not intentionally!

Beautiful conditions! Where was that filmed?

Really like that you show how much more awkward and hard it is to try head and upper body first! Our sea-kayaking instructor did the same, and it's remarkable how much easier it is to pop the boat back up and then just follow it.

My wife and I are new to kayaking, after purchasing a pre owned KAPE Arctic 5.85 and a Delta 16 which included 4 paddles. Two of these are EPIC Wing paddles and I prefer them to the other two which are Euro paddles. As a rookie the Wing gives me good performance and confidence comparable or better than the Euro paddle. Still learning and wearing a big smile !!!

Really great course, its been an excellent help in my sea kayaking journey so far

Kayaks and paddle boards are just not ment for wawes .to me only when sea is flat

Love the rocker on your yak! 🤘

1 inch tubular webbing + 3/8" shock cord = custom tow line. Mine lives from stern cleat to my Cockpit with a rock climbing carabiner. Resists salt water and is great for quick hook ups. The shock line takes the jerky nature out of the line when its just under tension. Kayak long enough and someone's bound to need it! I also have a parachute dredge anchor I clip to it when I just want to chill in the wind without losing ground. Tbh the dredge anchors are ok but just barely better than none.

I want your helmet!

Absolutely love expeditions, but finding a boat big enough for me and kit can be troublesome 132kg paddler so have to reside to taking a car to the landing points

The blade angle is important, too. I know this is just introductory, but maybe you’ll have a part 2?!

a stern barrel recovery, or a jump surf

pretty sweet stern pirouette/pivot. in interested in how you get that quick rotation while vertical. im interested in what your blade is doing behind that wave.. looks kinda like a high brace while vertical by the waist, transitioning into a draw stroke to lock the stern on the wave.. guess ill have to take the class lol

I switched to GPs almost 20 yrs ago and never looked back. So much more comfortable and natural feeling.

Excellent quick overview! I absolutely love traditional paddles and use them exclusively these days. I like that this straight away mentions that they are used _completely_ different than a euro paddle; that fact is so often misunderstood when people try them. I hope you post a bit longer overview for folks too - great way to get people interested with this.

Respekt 👍👍👍

You gave me an idea❤

Hi Simon. I Converted to wing paddles 12 years ago. Now use them exclusively. I got the new Epic twist wing at the start of this year. Even more efficient for forward paddling. Occasionally, I will try my euro paddle, but it feels like water spills off, whereas the wing has a full catch. Using good technique also creates a bit of lift that partially breaks the wetted hull surface for more glide.

Excellent quality footage, I'm an instructor in France and this is very helpful. Any clue about performing CPR at sea while far from shore ? I'm working with elderly sea kayakers so my 1st thought would be put them on my deck and start the process after the mayday call

im going with lizard point

Yatches?

I understand that most techniques will be covered in the course, but do you mind quickly sharing if edging while performing a sculling stroke increases effectiveness. I’ve heard arguments made for both yes and no and I’m curious. Thanks

Wicked!

What do you do if you’re a solo paddler? Cant carry. Maybe trolley I can’t ever seem to line up any paddlers to go with me. Everyone too busy working to survive and pay rent or mortgage here in sunny windy Australia

Agree....rolling is fun !!

People interested in Greenland Paddling should search on YT for 'Maligiaq' who was one of the first modern era Greenlanders to teach paddling in North America.

The feeling like I'm turning my body into a boat

What an absolutely perfect video. Crisp description, apt pacing and bang-on visuals of the break-up of the steps. Thank you so much!

I love it as a way to continue facing my fears and the getting away from hustle and bustle of kife

Love sea kayaking for the sense of adventure and a new way to explore nature

Where are the follow on films to this introduction film please? Do. You have their links as I can't see them on your site?

No, but I've a slalom paddle and I love it

i used to do this, and you've inspired me (at the ripe old age of sixty-something) to take it up again! see ya at hobucks, my friends!

Oh yes🙌👌

🤔 Can't decide midges or west nz sand flies misery pops into brain cell. Great content❤

Looks so easy! Practice practice practice :)

Here's how I roll a sea kayak: Step 1 Stay on shore Step 2 Fk that sht