How to Kayak in 5 Minutes: kayaking made easy for beginners with sit on top kayak

[@contessawashington8147]

I’m looking forward to my 1st time kayaking today and this is simple and makes it less scary of falling in the water

[@blueplanetsurf]

Great. Have fun! 👍😎💪

[@iancroxton9451]

The best uncomplicated introduction to kayaking. Most of all be safe and have fun...

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, that is the whole point 🙏😎🤙🏼

[@DB-vt1kk]

Thank you for the tutorial. I watched this on the beach before I kayaked in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 Never kayaked before but felt confident enough to go far out in the ocean. Even say a stingray and got out dodge after that. Thank you 🌊 😂❤

[@blueplanetsurf]

Glad to hear it but I would not go too far out in the beginning, better safe than sorry.

[@JeannieZ]

What a terrific video! This is exactly what I needed...so thorough and easy to understand. Thank you!!

[@blueplanetsurf]

I’m happy to hear that! 🙏😎🤙🏼

[@DovesDescent]

Thanks, while simple and straight to the point. My Confidence has increased and I am ready to go.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Excellent, have fun! 🤙🏼

[@ultracollectorz9970]

Going kayaking with friends this Wednesday for the first time, this video was very helpful and informative, feel more confident now. Thank you good sir.👍

[@blueplanetsurf]

Fantastic, have a great time 👍😎

[@philipregets7556]

Great video. I am new to kayaking and the blue one in the video is the one I purchased. Can’t wait to hit the water.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Cool, thank you Philip, enjoy! 🤙🏼

[@Camoff15]

Hi, ehat model is it? Thank you

[@HikingFreak]

What brand and model number is the blue one? Thanks!

[@HikingFreak]

Never mind; I found it.

[@Jordan-ot7qf]

Good to see you man! You helped me paddle board two years ago. I couldn’t master standing up and gave up. I spent 100% of my paddle board time on my knees basically kayaking it. This year I am kayaking! It’s great to already know the strokes to some extent and body movement, etc. Kayaking is more for me. Thanks for every video and all your help. This video also covered things 90% don’t on KZbin! I enjoy it. Aloha!!!!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Stoked, thank you for the feedback. Just get out on the water and have fun, it does not really matter what you use, whatever floats your boat as they say. If you can't stand up on a SUP, the board you used was probably not wide and stable enough for you. With the right board, almost everyone can stand up in calm conditions with a bit of coaching and practice. Aloha!

[@pmiguelpinto90]

Watching this video after trying (and failed) to use a kayak paddle on a sup board. Now I realize I was using it backwards. SUP paddle is concave side to front, kayak paddle is concave side to back.

[@jonnywick4402]

Can't wait to use my first kayak 💪🏼 Thank you mate.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Enjoy! 🤙🏼

[@hujohnny7785]

Overall a very cool boat. Wanted a sit on top so I waited until I found this deal!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Stoked you like it 👍😎🤙🏼

[@mjp96]

Thank you! Don't overthink it 😁

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏yes, keep it simple and have fun🤙🏼

[@boualemsellami8168]

Thanks Robert that was great, nice & simple

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏😎🤙🏼

[@renee8671]

Thanks, all of these are great tips

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you, enjoy 🤙🏼

[@ahgrphdesign]

Awesome!!! Thanks for the video post! 🤩

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you, stoked you liked it!

[@peter8557]

Brilliant video ! Thanks for sharing mate

[@blueplanetsurf]

No worries mate 🤙🏼

[@sd5899]

Just bought a sit on kayak ….dying to try it but need life jacket and prob a wet suit first possibly !! Great informative video which I’ll be watching again

[@blueplanetsurf]

Nice, thank you and enjoy!

[@escapevelocity8092]

Brilliant video, answered many things I wondered about! Am new to kayaking and I've got the bug for it! I've got an old piranha 'sit-in' style and it rolls like anything! No flatness or detail to create suction underneath. Looking for a 'sit on' now, but some of these tips will come in very handy to help stabilise the boat.🙏

[@blueplanetsurf]

In a sit inside kayak your center of gravity is a bit lower, so that helps with stability but a sit on top is easier to get on if you do fall out. But yes, some kayaks are very tippy which takes practice. Make sure to always use your paddle to brace.

[@escapevelocity8092]

@@blueplanetsurf That makes sense, it did feel as though i was getting more feedback from the water, like one does from a racing car compared to an everyday car. I noticed that the kayak seemed to prefer being on a left or right slant than in a virtical alignment, and thought this was a fault with the boat, but I've just viewed instruction videos which seem to call this 'secondary' stability, and is quite natural for a sit in? I just couldn't figure out how to incorporate smooth, continuous forward, stream line motion without cambering off to one side. One question if you have time: the snug fit of a 'sit in' creates claustrophobic anticipation of rolling and being stuck in kayak, does the submersion in water aid our escape from the vessel? Or hinder it? Obviously for experts a complete roll is the most efficient way, but I just wanted putting at ease. Thanks for all your hard work that accelerates our understanding massively.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Sorry, about the delayed response, I just saw this. I learned to whitewater kayak at a young age and was freaked out about what would happen if I flipped, especially when using a skirt - would I be stuck? Luckily we practiced this in calm water and it's actually quite easy to slide out of the cockpit, you just push yourself out with both hands and slide out and yes, it's easier to do this underwater upside down than you would think, as long as you know what to do and don't panic.

[@escapevelocity8092]

@@blueplanetsurf he drowned. I've taken over his account now! 😅 Only joking. Thanks a bunch for the input and reassurance m8. Great sport

[@barryplant2895]

Great information for a beginner like me.

[@blueplanetsurf]

I’m stoked you found it helpful! 🤙🏼

[@peterlorenz9766]

😊 NICE ONE 😊 gracias Thanks for your essential tips. GREETINGS from SPAIN

[@blueplanetsurf]

Gracias, glad you liked it 🙏

[@isabeltorres4584]

I am so excited!!!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Enjoy!

[@CapriciousConch1]

Great stuff!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Glad you think so!

[@jasonburns32]

Lagoon in Hilton … I tried paddle boarding there , perfect spot for practice

[@blueplanetsurf]

It’s a beautiful spot for beginners!

[@ReesesPieces12377]

Way more needed for like family trips.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, you need more in depth instructions, this is just a quick introduction.

[@berniditaharris9100]

Heaps of thanks fo sharing

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you, glad you liked it 🤙🏼

[@zahramohamed9249]

Thank you heaps for this

[@blueplanetsurf]

You are most welcome!

[@TheEzmaralda]

Thank you! I went kayaking for the first time today and this really helped! I could steer away from the alligators and manatees.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Haha, perfect!

[@GiorgioKakh]

Congrats. Nice video! Could you tell me the model of tgat blur kayak, pls? 🙏 thank you

[@blueplanetsurf]

It’s a Blue Planet Kayak made by Seaflo

[@martig1000]

Dzięki !!!

[@johnsydney100]

Kayaking in Ann Arbor Michigan

[@blueplanetsurf]

👍🔥😎🤙🏼

[@ametheieushamlet5774]

@ Blueplanetsurf, great content. Where do you suggest for beginner swimmers to start with this water sport? In retrospect, I mean being in the space of calm body of water not having to worry about water streams or up beat tides..

[@blueplanetsurf]

Calm, protected waterways are best for beginners. Wear a life jacket and work on your swimming skills to be more comfortable in the water. 🤙🏼

[@ametheieushamlet5774]

@@blueplanetsurf , thx for yr response n suggestion. I'm looking forward taking a swimming class for the winter, so I can prepare to this water sport for 2025 Summer..I will keeo you posted..

[@blueplanetsurf]

Fantastic! 👍👍

[@boardthingy5821]

Where is that place it is amazing

[@blueplanetsurf]

Most of the footage was shot at Dukes Lagoon in Waikiki by the Hilton Hawaiian Village

[@BLANBRIC]

BlanBric Approved Check In With My Music While Kayaking!!!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thanks!

[@sgaws]

what paddle size should i use for sit on top 3.5 metre kayak ? beginner.

[@blueplanetsurf]

230 cm length is a good size for adults.

[@maramco6506]

Thank you, but where is this place ?

[@blueplanetsurf]

This was filmed at multiple locations on Oahu 🤙🏼

[@wafan13]

What kind of kayak is that? I’m looking for something relatively short

[@blueplanetsurf]

This is the Blue Planet single sit on top kayak, for specs, please see the description in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XJo3t6nap4ppI

[@Joy-xz2fx]

I think safety should have been mentioned like how to get out if you flip and what safety gear to wear. Just a kind thought as these things matter and being informed takes away anxiety! Thanks, Joy

[@blueplanetsurf]

Good point, thank you, those are good video topics 🤙🏼

[@tomfoskett8471]

How to get out of a sit on top kayak?? 🤔🤔🤔

[@gabornemeth1589]

Hello. How do you get into the PE kayak alone, from a high bank, jetty, or on a bank with deep water where you can't stand next to it in the water?

[@blueplanetsurf]

You can lay your body across the kayak as if you are getting back into the kayak from the water, as in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKTaaZigiqt4l9k

[@blueplanetsurf]

Just don’t try to stand on the kayak

[@roy-nk4vq]

Just took my CK1 out for the first time. I have Aqua Bound Tango paddle, 240cm. Well, I got drenched. My paddle dripped all over my arms, upper body and legs. My rear tankwell was full of water. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks

[@blueplanetsurf]

Does your kayak paddle have drip rings? If not, get some and position them so they keep the water off your arms and out of the kayak.

[@adventurelover6955]

is this a good kayak? I am thinking to buy one.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes it’s a good recreational kayak for paddlers under 210 lbs. if you plan to kayak long distances, a longer kayak will have more glide and better tracking

[@randyhickman604]

Went out for the first time today, tipped over 6 times, felt vey tipsy.

[@blueplanetsurf]

try to find some smooth, calm water to get the feel for it and use your paddle for bracing to find your balance, it will become easier with practice.

[@randyhickman604]

@@blueplanetsurf thanks I will

[@blueplanetsurf]

@@randyhickman604 enjoy!

[@hellocalifornia3059]

My first day 😅😅😅 thank you Where’s this lake ? So pretty

[@blueplanetsurf]

Good luck! 🍀 This was filmed on Oahu, Hawaii in various locations. 🤙🏼

[@Sverthalgh-xr9zx]

Can I bring my small dog with me on the kayak ?

[@blueplanetsurf]

Sure, if you are comfortable and stable and your dog is not scared of the water. This video has some helpful tips:

[@blueplanetsurf]

How to Train Water Confidence (Fearful Dogs) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2TRcmSklKajgcU

[@jojotu906]

Lol if u can’t see without glasses and there r no prescription goggles u gotta. Be serious on not falling 😅

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, or use croakies, or other floating straps, better to see something.

[@Fairwarningsday2day]

5:01 ????

[@blueplanetsurf]

You can skip the last second 😎

[@GM-hu5rm]

Very helpful video, thanks. what's up with that bulge

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you. I’m not sure what bulge you are referring to??

[@casper3130]

and don't buy kayaks shorter than 10 ft or you will zig zag as you paddle just as he is doing

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, a longer kayak will track better, no doubt.

[@laydenhollowhomestead]

You should be ashamed of yourself teaching beginners to kayak without a life jacket ...Always safety first!

[@blueplanetsurf]

You are right, that was an oversight 🤙🏼

[@radiantheritage3197]

​@@blueplanetsurfthank you for sharing the tips. Going Kayaking on Saturday.

[@hadassahpeace4733]

I see a jacket

[@PackJLM]

Wow... Lighten up. Way to shame a guy for trying to help people. I'm sure you're perfect, and I have no doubt your kids will need years of therapy after being raised by a malignant narcissist.

[@laydenhollowhomestead]

@@PackJLM Life JACKET ARE NUMBER ONE THING IF YOU DON"T THINK SO THEN YOUR WRONG !!! NOT HELPING ANYONE BY NOT TEACHING THE NUMBER ONE THING SSSSAFETY

[@amberman9153]

This is not kayak. Priraha is kayak. This is toy

[@blueplanetsurf]

Agreed it’s a cheap sit on top but that’s what most people get started on