NORTHSEAKAYAK - Advanced Manoeuvres

There is more to sea kayaking than just forward paddling. You will enjoy paddling even more when you are fully in control of your boat. You will be able to get closer in and around things when having certain abilities. It’s a lot more fun too. This time we have put some of the most important manoeuvring techniques in one video. It is not a training video, therefor it is to short and it lacks some explanation of the details. But we will let you see what is possible with a sea kayak and a good paddle in your hands. As you can see in our others videos, those techniques are working well in the rougher stuff or in the surf zone. It sure will take some time to master those manoeuvring techniques but it will be worth the while. The video contains footage of some draw strokes, turning a sea kayak, both low and high brace, bow and stern rudder. We filmed from different angles to show you how it’s done. We’ve put a lot of effort and time in this video and we sincerely hope that it may be of use to other paddlers. Paddle safe and take care of each other!

[@draw1951]

I just came across this. So many lessons are verbal explanations accompanying a video. This was simply visual poetry that not only makes sense but inspires one to try these maneuvers. 🙏

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers Chris, Have fun and be safe!👌😊

[@woofna1948]

Well, Dmitri, it's been two years since my last comment and I've never tired of watching you make your kayak dance. I watch a lot of kayaking videos and yours really stand out from the pack. Great music, superb video angles, and of course, your liquid-smooth strokes. Kudos!

[@Northseakayak]

Thanks for the nice compliment Moulton! Much appreciated, coming from you! Our next video will be about the safety equipment we carry with us, stay tuned! Big hug!👌😊😘

[@josiepratt3105]

I consider myself a not so decent kayaker and this video is on some forth dimensional shit! It'll take thousands of views before I can crack the first 30 seconds! It makes for a good sleep inhibitor. Total Zen! Thank you.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Josie! We hope it helps you in becoming a better paddler. Top tip: watch the difference between edging and leaning the kayak, this is super important. Best of luck!

[@Itabit68]

...but it looks like he is about 35 years old with a minimum of 60 years paddling experience ;)

[@Northseakayak]

You're very good at estimating ages! ;-) Luckely you didn't think I was 60 years old !! :-D Thanks for the compliment! Cheers, Dimitri

[@Domine31064]

Yes, awesome video. Very helpful and fun to watch!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Bob! Cheers, Dimitri

[@7Lance1]

Very, very nicely done! Lovely video editing and most appropriate, non intrusive music. Thank you for demonstrating so clearly these advanced manoeuvres. I'm off down to the local lake to start perfecting mine!

[@Northseakayak]

Glad it is usefull to you, nice to get such feedback. Have fun! Cheers 😊👍👌

[@leonardoboloni1136]

Depois de muito analisar e praticar essas técnicas, consegui fazer o rolamento! Grato por compartilhar!

[@CarlSanford]

Thanks for posting. This is my go to video for when I want to work on my strokes.

[@Northseakayak]

So nice to hear! Make sure to look on the details such as angle of the blade, angle of the shaft, edging versus leaning,..... Thanks for watching and commenting, wish you all the best on your training! Cheers, Dimitri

[@sanekatt2330]

I came across this video about 3 or so years ago and I find myself coming back to it again and again. I've watched it at least 20(+) times now. Each time I watch it, I feel I come away with a bit more understanding on the small nuances for each maneuver. I have much better boat control and have a lot more fun paddling because of the work you put into this vid. Thanks so much for sharing! ...oh, very relaxing music choice ;)

[@Northseakayak]

This is one of the best reactions we can get, thank you also! We're glad that this particular video proves usefull to a lot of fellow paddlers. Music is from the video game Rainbow Six Las Vegas, The Trainyard. Enjoy, all the best!😊👌

[@yakkadeeyak5129]

This is a truly inspiring video. Thank you so much for making it.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to write a comment! We're glad that you made use of our video. Have fun on the water! All the best, Dimitri

[@marceloalvesdelima1455]

Good night!! I watched a video of you and I never stopped in the holidays I'm looking for new videos I turned your fan I have curiosities of your equipment If you can answer me I'll be very grateful first curiosity., Which is your kayake, I would very much like to have an equal, your clothes and perfect I had only seen it in movies and his vest with all kinds of safety equipment also work safely I am a lifeguard of swimming pools I have a closed kayake of only 3.00 meters long to paddle in the rivers of Brazil.

[@woofna1948]

Sweet video, Dimitri! Great video angles and a lot of smooth, lovely strokes.

[@Northseakayak]

Thanks Moulton! I have my wife to thank for, she made the different angles possible. We are hoping to share our knowledge and skills with other people via these videos. Cheers, Dimitri

[@1Chuzzlewit]

A well produced video that provides a really good demonstration of paddle strokes you may read about but can't always visualize.

[@Northseakayak]

Well thank you very much for the compliments. I'm sure it will work out for you to, you just need to practice enough on all those things. It works better if you have someone that films your training, that way you can see if it looks the same as in the video. It's a good way to train yourself. Make sure to make a clear difference between edging and leaning, your boat reacts also diferent. Don't forget to have fun! Best regards, Dimitri

[@verdevoce]

This video is inspiring! I am learning so much about what is possible in a kayak. I watch your videos on stroke technique and maneuvering and then I go out on Lake Champlain here in Vermont and practice! Thank you Dmitri!

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome Daniel! Glad you like it, have fun on the water! Cheers, Dimitri

[@ahmedaljasem2468]

thank u so much a really learned alot of manouvers thats i need it thank u so much for making it

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Ahmed! You're welcome! We put a lot of time and effort in this video and we're glad that it was of use to you. Have fun on the water, paddle safe! Best regards, Dimitri

[@jamesiversen]

Very inspiring! Impressive edge control and comfort; I’m going to practice these next time I’m on the water.

[@Northseakayak]

Have fun James! And thank you!

[@jonnybegood4848]

Absolutely awesome! Thanks for the instruction. I've a surfski and sure could use these techniques if they translate well to a craft w/rudder, especially getting my beam side turned quickly against a pounding wind swell.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Jonny, glad it was usefull to you. I like the way a surfski behaves in following seas, have you seen my most recent video "The Run 2"? Must look familiar to you as this sea kayak is based on a surf ski. Cheers!😊💦👌

[@mattc1717]

Been paddling for a week now. Favorite so far is the sculling draw. Learned some cool ideas from this video

[@Northseakayak]

Great to hear you started kayaking, and that you find use in our videos! Cheers to that!😊💦👌

[@kiwionarope]

What a beautiful kayak. And great skills!

[@Northseakayak]

Yes it is, I'm very proud of my boat. P&H let's you chose all the colors and other details, it's really custom made. Thanks for the compliments, and for watching! Cheers, Dimitri

[@pearse]

Lovely smooth skills, that's really inspiring thanks. I have been spending a lot of time in a surfski of late which is a blast but wanted something to renew the joy of being at one with a sea kayak. This is a wonderful video and it looks like you inspire many others, chapeau!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for the nice compliment! I tried a surf ski once but it is a long time ago. Closest thing to a surf ski I have now is my fast sea kayak (still not the same, but has more storage options). Have fun out there, be safe! Cheers!👌😊

[@blackboxrep]

Wow! Iearned a lot watching this. You make kayaking look so much fun

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you, have fun on the water!😊👌👍

[@frankzima7998]

Great video! I like the fact that you can see all the correct elements of each type of paddle stroke...from two views. Frank

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Frank! It was a ot of work getting the right and different angles (thanks to my wife). Cheers, Dimitri

[@user-pp5kj8mm3c]

Great thanks! from the beginner kayakers! Very informative, very impressive!

[@Northseakayak]

You are welcome, glad you like it and that it is of use to you. Enjoy the water and be safe out there.👌😊

[@francoisherrault2277]

I really like this video. I use it as teaching material for my kayak students. Thank you so much Dimitri.

[@Northseakayak]

Hello Francois, thank you for those nice comments. Glad it proves useful. Greetings to you and all of your students!😊👌

[@apache322]

what a great display, very inspirational. Thanks for sharing

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching, cheers! Dimitri

[@SuperWil12345]

Wonderful moves! 👍👍

[@karenfarrell3961]

Sometimes self taught is better. The “rules” can stifle natural, graceful movement that attaints the same results. Because our bodies are all a bit different, I believe your variations on the movements are safer for you. Your movements are both productive and beautiful so I’d hate to see you change too much just to obey all the rules. Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing with the world!

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Karen, Thank you for watching! This is probably one of the nicest reactions I ever got. The perfect move or technique is indeed the one that works best for you. Cheers, Dimitri

[@HEKOT77]

Dima, this is the nicest tutorial I've ever seen!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for the friendly compliment, glad to hear you like it! Cheers, Dimitri

[@geoffbowers6082]

Me too!

[@hallong5387]

These are excellant strokes to use. Practise first before heading out to sea!! The sculling stroke is very impressive to show your friends, it's like parking a Cadillac in a tight parking spot!!

[@Northseakayak]

Thanks for watching and your comments! I agree, it takes kayaking to another level, more fun and safer paddling. Cheers, Dimitri

[@somogyilevente2677]

This was absolutely a joy to watch!!

[@Northseakayak]

Much appreciated, thanks for watching!😊👌💦

[@kayasper6081]

I love your videos. Well made, good subjects and nicely demonstrated.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you so much! It's good to know that other kayakers appreciate what we are doing. Cheers, Dimitri

[@mtmals9786]

Kayaks almost ready. Should be in the water next week. I'm making a list of these individual skills to begin working on. Thanks for the instruction in this series. Will do a vlog diary of progress.

[@Northseakayak]

Looking forward to see your progress, have fun! Cheers 👍👌😊

[@peterpieras]

A boat. A man. One unity. Thanks for the instructive Video. And btw, great music :)

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you PEter, glad it was useful. The music comes from the video game Rainbow Six. :-) Cheers!

[@user-dc3zk7xn3d]

It's near the sea in Ulsan, Korea. It's been a year since I started kayaking. Your kayaking is so cool. Watching the video helps me a lot.

[@Northseakayak]

It is great that you have picked up sea kayaking as a sport! Enjoy and be safe! Thank you for the compliment! Cheers!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you and glad videos proves usefull! Keep on paddling! Enjoy!

[@bluebellriver6990]

Hypnotic! Well done excellent

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for watching and commenting!! Glad you like it! Cheers, Dimitri

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Great learning vid once again, make it look so easy 👌🏽

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you so much for the nice compliment, we do our best! :-) Cheers, Dimitri

[@pabloenriquetirabassi7060]

Excellent video, beautiful kayak and beautiful music !!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for watching Pablo! Have fun on the water! Best regards! Dimitri

[@pabloenriquetirabassi7060]

Forgive me, just today, I saw your answer. Thanks!

[@LetsGoPaddling]

A wonderful showcase of high level skills. 🤩 Although I paddle only inflatable kayaks, I slowly learn these one by one and keep coming back to rewatch the presentation. Thank you. 👍

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you, and great to hear that you are building up skills in your boat. We started with sit-on-top kayaks back then.👌😁

[@logankell9778]

Good show, Dimitri! I really like watching your vids.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Logan! Always nice to get some feed-back from our viewers! Cheers! Dimitri

[@srdoberman]

Simply the best,,,just finished my index card to make sure I get them all in fm now on👍

[@Northseakayak]

Best of luck, pay attention to the details (edging versus leaning). Please let us know how it goes?

[@stevens2279]

I tested a sea kayak for the first time today. The experience was very different from my recreational kayak. I felt unstable while paddling, but this video shows how important secondary stability is with your kayak. What an amazing video! I would have never thought a kayak could handle like that in the water. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation to keep learning.

[@Northseakayak]

Hello Steven, We also started with a recreational kayak (Sit-on-top) years ago, so we know what you are talking about. Glad to hear yout ook the step to a modern sea kayak. Have fun with it, and be safe out there! Cheers!

[@lyndav8998]

Absolutely beautiful. Prachtig! Thanks for sharing, van Australie

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for the compliments Patrick! Much appreciated, and glad you like it! Cheers, from the other side of the globe! Dimitri

[@philippeletohic9198]

Hello Dimitri, This video is perfect because it takes very clearly all the strokes of paddles. And without the comments often superfluous and too long that one finds in the videos English or American. I will share it with my friends Philippe from Brittany France

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for your support Philippe, means a lot. And great to hear that you like the way we filmed and edited the video. All the best, Dimitri

[@kayakman3786]

Smooth Dimitri, real smooth! Enjoy watching your videos mate ;-)

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you very much! Glad you like our videos. We do our best! ;-) Cheers, Dimitri

[@zzarkS]

Very dramatic and informative! Will try some of these techniques on my next paddle!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you , have fun and let us know how it goes!👌😊

[@pedalingyak]

I enjoyed this video very much, thank you! Show us your high brace turn!!! The music and videography, and you paddling all really sweet, good stuff.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you so much for your possitive comments! Paddle safe and have fun!! Cheers, Dimitri

[@Northseakayak]

This one's music came from the Rainbow Six video game (Vegas - The Trainyard), and I thank my wife Sylvie for filming from the side to get the extra perspectives.

[@35JeanLuc]

What a beautiful technique !

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Jean-Luc! Cheers, Dimitri

[@Sugarfoot108]

I have been paddling most of my life. This is a very well made training drill. Who the hell is disliking this???

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Ian, Thank you for your support. I know... there are Always people who are jealous, or don't get enough attention, or.... I can live with it, I know there are more people like you and me than there are such people. I watch a lot of videos myself, and if I find one that isn't good at all, I still keep it to myself out of respect for the person that has put his or her time in it. Cheers, Dimitri

[@Sugarfoot108]

Forever the student is 'the way' You are doing an awesome job, Dimitri.

[@barriereid9244]

48 so called kayakers who have no intention of improving their technique. This tutorial just arrived for me and I will add those manoeuvres to my repertoire that I have not thought of using. Many thanks.

[@sseyedian]

You are a Musician. I enjoyed it. Thank You.

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome, glad you like it!

[@trailnscaleRC]

incredibly awesome and inspiring! Thanks

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome! Glad you like it, have fun!😊👌

[@ottorosado602]

This is amazing. Making it look easy.

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers Otto! 💪😊

[@fco.javiergarea4285]

Gracias por esta master class. Eres el número 1.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Javier, Glad you like it, thank you for the compliments! Cheers, Dimitri

[@pheonix5823]

I was a sea kayak instructor in Australia, that is some of best boat control I have ever seen, deepest edge turn ever, respect

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you! Much appreciated, certainly when those compliments come from an instructor! Cheers!😊👌💪

[@pheonix5823]

@@Northseakayak your welcome,what breed of yak is that your paddling in the vid,valley?

[@Northseakayak]

Close but no Valley. P&H Cetus, also build in the UK, like Valley. MV size, kevlar-carbon expedition version.😊👍👌

[@khelben1979]

Very educational! Thank for sharing it! :)

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome and thanks for the nice compliment!

[@JohnPerrott1]

Very graceful Dimitri, you could make a natural transfer to open canoes, all those strokes are compatible.

[@coyoteguyke]

Het beste kajak-filmpje bij uitstek en al veel van die bewegingen toegepast met m'n eigen kajaks ! Bedankt om het te hebben gedeeld !

[@Northseakayak]

Dag Jos, Dat doet deugd om te horen, we hebben veel tijd en energie gestopt in het maken van deze video op een manier waarop je vanuit verschillende standpunten alles mooi kan zien. Graag gedaan, en blij dat je er iets aan hebt! Veel groeten! Dimitri

[@coyoteguyke]

@@Northseakayak Dankjewel Dimitri en ik wens jullie veel en vooral veilig kajak-plezier in 2019 :-) take care :-)

[@OXEN2013]

Good!!!. It's so fine to see. Greetings from zurichsee 😉. Maike

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for watching ! Have fun on the water! Cheers, Dimitri

[@peterrichardson8003]

He makes the movements look so fluid and beautiful

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Peter!😊👌

[@dismaldog]

Just Fantastic to watch-hope to learn some.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you! You will! Even the learning process is great fun and rewarding. 👌💦👍

[@jharuni]

So graceful and effective. If I try these things I only produce noise and come to an immediate stop. It's nice to see what I can work towards.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Jonathan! Try to edge or lean the kayak with your knees or body. Mostly it is the lack to that which hinders the movement you try to do with your paddle. Enjoy!😊👌

[@billyrock8305]

Great video! Thank you.

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome, glad you like it! :-) Cheers, Dimitri

[@billyrock8305]

NORTHSEAKAYAK I have a Delta 12.10 from British Columbia. It’s a beast on the open seas and handles everything with ease.

[@brucenovotny5924]

Great stuff...awesome music...fantastic video. 🙂👍🇨🇦

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers Bruce, glad you enjoyed! All the best!😊👌

[@PaddleDogC5]

Great vid and love the boat .

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers Paddledog!😊👌

[@qaannat]

Well done. When learning the sculling draw we were taught to turn to face our work....

[@Northseakayak]

Yes, indeed you can look into the direction you're going or to the blade in the water. Thanks for watching, cheers! Dimitri

[@jeroenbooms9483]

Het blijft mijn favoriete en meest gedeelde youtube filmpje.

[@Northseakayak]

Dankjewel Jeroen, we zijn blij dat we dit destijds gefilmd en gepost hebben. Aan de kijkcijfers te zien hebben we al véél mensen kunnen bereiken. Ook gebruiken we het zelf als didactisch middel. Véél groeten!!😊👌

[@Jemoiselle]

Add this to the many thanks for making your video! As a new paddler, it is exciting to watch if anything to dream and know what is possible. I experienced my first rapids yesterday, just Class II baby rapids haha--but oh the thrill! As a beginner, and without classes around me that I know of, I have taken to KZbin to learn the basics. This video clearly is way out of my league...for now! Thank you for adding fuel to my fire! If you (or anyone else) recommend any particular safety and/or basics videos for a recreational paddler who dreams of sea kayaking and wants to learn the foundational skills the right way, I am all ears. Thank you for the beautiful video! Inspiring.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for the nice compliment! Glad to hear that you are building up your skills. Within a matter of time (and training) you will learn the techniques in the video as well, don't worry! Just enjoy the ride! The best kayaker is the one with the biggest smile on his/her face!👌😊

[@philip1541]

"Dubside" and "Dancing with the sea" tought me alot

[@marcof771]

Beautiful video🤙

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Marco!😊👍

[@peterkaldanis9769]

Great video, thanks for sharing on youtube brother!

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome Peter, glad you enjoyed it!👌😊

[@jamesclemens1910]

Wow! And thank you.

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome James, glad you like it!👌😊

[@greatlakespaddleclub6841]

Fantastic video, definitely subscribing!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you! Dimitri

[@bartlem72]

Dimitri I have just come across your video and wanted to say, great job. I am certainty going to be trying the techniques you demonstrated, and made look pathetically easy - which I’m certain they are not. Thanks for your output and look forward to checking out more insightful tutorials.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi there, you're welcome! Glad you find our video usefull! Looking forward to hear how it goes. Have fun, and don't forget: it is all in the details. 😊💦👌

[@user-mx7uy8uh1c]

Bravo Dimitri. Greetings from lefkada island Greece.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you so much! Cheers, Dimitri

[@taghazog]

very nice choice of music with the smooth moves, even if it wasn't teaching something it would remain pretty relaxing to watch.

[@Northseakayak]

What a nice compliment, thank you!👌😊

[@Bhamlunker]

just subbed after meeting you on fb page (churche of the dbl bladed paddle)...enjoying your videos so far...also going to pick me up a brand new scorpio mkII LV in 2 weeks :) - then time to practice all these techniques :)

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for the compliment. I'm very sure that you will enjoy this boat, we sure did. Fast and rocksolid, especially for a polyethyene boat. Have fun with it! All the best! Dimitri

[@pantox008]

compliments I really like this video fine techniques and beautiful movie

[@Northseakayak]

Means a lot to us that you like it, thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Dimitri

[@andrehermans3460]

Gewoon ZEN met je boot! Prachtig!!! Bedankt om die ervaring te delen…

[@Northseakayak]

Graag gedaan Andre, en dank om een reactie achter te laten! :-)

[@marysmith5891]

I was right there with you - until the low brace turn…. Lol, I’d be in the drink for sure.

[@baptizedbyfire13]

I am going to practice the maneuvers.what a cool boat bro. Very sharp and looks I credibly fast. At one point I thought I was seeing surf ski speeds in this video

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you, and have fun during training! This will pay of, more skills equals more fun! 😀😊👌👍

[@johnraffaghello2]

I really have been enjoying testing the edging as I paddle. Its good to know the limit of what kayak your in.

[@Northseakayak]

Good to hear! You really feel the effect when edging (or leaning) as the hull changes shape and reacts different to the water.

[@elementalworld]

Love it when someone has the skill to make it effortless

[@Northseakayak]

I'm blushing! ;-) Thank you for the compliment and for watching our video! Cheers, Dimitri

[@elementalworld]

That made me chuckle! I do get the same for running occasionally!

[@elementalworld]

out takes?

[@soonuklee]

Good video thanks.

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome, glad you like it! Cheers! Dimitri

[@quantummath]

Good job dude 👍👌

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you!!😊

[@englishmanbo]

great stuff

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you and enjoy the water!

[@user-oo4mf8pu8l]

Very well thanks so much

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Dimitri

[@TheRollingRaptor]

Geweldig wijs!

[@Northseakayak]

Dankjewel Tim!👍👌

[@eckhankhank7261]

Great thanks again

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome! Where do you paddle?

[@aikido-dojo-seishinkan-hamburg]

Baltic sea, channels and lakes around Hamburg. Sometimes south France rivers----as beginner

[@PaddlinDutchman]

a lot to learn! Nice vid!

[@Northseakayak]

Thanks for the compliments, have fun, the learning-proces is great! And remember, the se kayaker that never capsizes...... isn't pushing his/her limits, so don't be afraid of making mistakes.👍👌😀

[@PaddlinDutchman]

NORTHSEAKAYAK thanks for the advice, i’ll keep it in mind!

[@Adam-yu5zj]

Went Kayaking for the first time today and watching this video 🙃

[@Northseakayak]

Enjoy the ride!!👌😊

[@brianbeasley704]

Amazing

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you!

[@henrikkliebhan4874]

Excellent, so many views on the technic. Nice !

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers Henrik, glad you like it!😊👌

[@henrikkliebhan4874]

@@Northseakayak Do you plan some new courses in 2021. I always play with my paddle technic but it looks like i need some friendly advice to get an impression whats possible

[@Northseakayak]

@@henrikkliebhan4874 yes, we have our annual Sea Kayak Training Camp in Croatia. Keep an eye out on the website Spirit of Korkyra, you will find all details over there. Let us know should you have more questions. And we also organise them on special ̀request, last year we did one in Poland. There is a SKTC/Training Day section on our KZbin channel, so you can see for yourself. All the best, and maybe we will meet in person some day!😊👌

[@Northseakayak]

@@henrikkliebhan4874 here is the website I talked about. We are working together with this friendly couple: spiritofkorkyra.com/sea-kayak-training-camp/

[@tekumserastadt906]

Excellently

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you!😊👌

[@athreep1372]

I've watched this video multiple times and learnt quite a lot from it. Is there any chance for a sequel? :)

[@Northseakayak]

Glad to hear that, fellow paddler! :-) We are planning another video regarding the use of the day hatch, and the equipment that you should put in it, but that going to be after the summer I think. Thanks for your support, spread the word! All the best! Dimitri

[@82HEADCASE]

Just bought my first sea kayak and these are the videos iv being looking for! Thank you 👍👍👍

[@itsmomo1249]

amazing

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you! :-)

[@mibunsu3528]

great!!!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you! Dimitri

[@bkm___]

True art

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for watching! Cheers, Dimitri

[@singjing6946]

I like video friend 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@karljohanhaarberg6706]

Having quickly watched your instructional video, I have a few comments to some of your manoeuvres. My direct feedback is often misunderstood. I appreciate what you do, and you reach a lot of paddlers. Hence, whatever you think about my comments, keep up the good work! Without further ado, here are my quick and preliminary comments: Sculling draw: • Use your torso rather than just your arms. It is common to use just one's arms, but it is incorrect. (Remember to maintain the paddler's box.) • Keep your paddle shaft more vertical in the water. • Remember to maintain the same blade angle when moving your paddle blade backwards and forwards in the water. Bow draw: • Immerse the entire steering blade in the water. • The angle of the steering blade to the kayak should be less than 45 degrees. • The angle of the shaft to the water should be about 45 degrees. • You make an excellent viewing window, but would benefit from a slighly higher upper hand. • Edge your kayak more markedly on the opposite side of where you are going. • Use a complete/full sweep stroke from bow to stern on the opposite side of where you are turning, and maintain the same edge throghout the turn. 360 • Do not change your edge from one side to the other before you have set up (i.e. rotated your torso) to the other side. Otherwise, you will lose a lot of the kayak's turning momentum. • Your reverse sweep is close to superb, but you could benefit from a sharper and longer forward sweep stroke. Cross-bow rudder • Keep your top arm closer to your body (to prevent injuries in case you e.g. hit something in the water) Cowboy (scramble): • Why not use the cowgirl, which is much faster than the cowboy? Or even a re-entry and roll? • Many paddlers prefer to keep their spray skirt handle in their mouth to avoid getting stuck on the back deck while moving forward and make it easier to reattach the spray skirt when you are safely seated in the cockpit. • Many instructors would recommend using one's thighs to push your body forward instead of your arms, i.e. move your knees forward, press them against the kayak, and push yourself forward using your legs rather than your arms. • Keep your body lower while pushing forward across the back deck. Use your paddle to brace and for stability. Sideslip (or equivalently, a hanging draw): • Move your blade in the water a few centimetres back to move your kayak more sideways while moving forward. • Why not edge your boat into the stroke and use a high brace turn angle on your blade when doing the hanging draw? This would make your kayak move much more pronouced sideways while going forward. Low brace: Instructors typically recommend looking down on the side where you immerse your blade.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Karl, Your feed-back is much appreciated. It is certainly not misunderstood. I will read it a few times and see to improve myself with your feed-back. We always strive to perfection, so I will take your comment into account. However, you must know that we never took one class or lesson from anyone. When I started sea kayaking, there wasn't much to do over here in Belgium. So I did everything by trail and error. It's good to get some well-meant criticism! So thanks! Cheers, Dimitri

[@karljohanhaarberg6706]

NORTHSEAKAYAK You are an excellent paddler, and you make great videos. My comments were not meant as criticism, but rather ideas for possible improvements. Warm paddling regards KJH

[@KayakLife]

I had to do the same for years when I started in 2000. I didn't have access to anyone to teach me at a higher level so I read books and watch what videos were on DVD at the time. There really was nothing on the internet yet. There wasn't much video, but I found some old Greenland vids and older sea kayak videos. I eventually took an ACA instructor course and got my level 4 open ocean in 2003. I think the video analysis is really the best thing to do.I have hundred of hours of vide. Most of my video today is so that I can learn and get better. What I did was to place the camera on a dock and an object in the background. Then you can see if you are performing correctly by having stationary object and camera on dock. The pattern from what I remember was forward stroke to camera into a low brace, followed by forward /reverse sweeps both sides, draws and sculling draw, low brace, high brace, roll, paddle backwards, etc. I learned that all strokes have 5 parts: shaft angle to water, torso rotation, hand positions, boat position, and blade. If you are not using all 5 then you might be missing a component. I would argue there is two more highly critical and that is knee position and active foot with hip / torso rotation. Most people turn at their stomach thinking that is torso rotation, but technically you want to feel your hips move including moving your butt on the seat left and right. Your foot will press, dropping your knee and this will push your hip and rotate the whole upper body. Instead of pushing / pulling with arms think about moving the blade by using your feet to rotate your core. This makes you more powerful driving the boat with leg and hip power.

[@Dfl87165]

Dimitri, you are a superb paddler! Great videos, great rough water skills! I, too, am self taught and learned adjustments to my technique from extremely seasoned coaches with a very non-prescriptive approach. With bow draw, I just want to add to not extend the active blade arm but bend it to maybe 110 or so degrees. Upper hand forehead level. Boost the turn with torso rotation towards the active blade. Achieve the active blade angle with torso rotation, not by cocking up the wrist. With hanging draw and stern rudder, emphasize torso rotation towards the active blade. This video is 2 years old, by now you’re probably doing everything right. Cheers!

[@guittadabe5214]

Dimitri, you are a true kayak whisperer! One of the best and most inspiring videos I've ever seen! I didn't think one could do such complex maneuvers in such a long kayak. I am a new owner of a Solstice GT. Do you think I could develop such maneuvers using such a kayak? I also own an Eddyline Skylark (12 footer), and I probably would start practicing on that one!

[@Northseakayak]

Hi there! Thank you so much for your compliments, much appreciated! Good to hear that you're the proud owner of a true sea kayak. I think the Solstice has a little less rocker than the boat I use. That's not a bad thing, it means that's a bit less agile but keeps better on track. You can however do all the displayed manouvres with your kayak to. The only difference will be that every kayak responds different. Train it a lot, don't forget to edge or lean (huge difference between the two). When not edging you will have a lot more trouble changing direction. I wish you all the best, it's lots of fun, believe me! :-) Cheers, Dimitri

[@guittadabe5214]

I just bought a Valley Nordkapp that will probably allow me to practice these maneuvers much better. It's been now a little more than a full year since I started kayaking and I got my first rolls under my belt on December 2nd. It felt like such an achievement, and on the first day that I tried them! I did them in an Epic 18X which I have since sold (I couldn't control it in rough seas).

[@Mxz23]

Excellent technique! Very helpful video! I'm new to kayaking and would like to be half as good some day so i will be practicing the maneuvers you show in this video. I just bought a point65 mercury to try to tour the coasts once im more experienced. Quick question though. Could you please highlight the difference between the bow rudder and cross bow rudder and its uses? I wasn't able to catch the difference myself! Thank you so much!

[@Northseakayak]

Hi there! Congratulations with the purchase of your new kayak! The key to succes (regarding those techniques) is training, training and training.... But most important, don't forget to have fun, it will be twice as rewarding then! :-) As for the two types of bow rudders; The effect of both techniques is the same, if you edge the turning will be faster. The difference is in your force of putting the blade in the water. The normal bow rudder gives a lot of force on your arm and shoulder. The cross bow rudder is a more powerfull posture, you want feel a thing on your arms or shoulders. It is a different muscle group that you put at work. Try it sometimes and you will feel the difference immediately. Make sure to keep the angle of the blade as little as possible at first, you wouldn't be the first to capsize that way. If you feel the water pulling at the blade, then you can make the angle of the blade a bit wider. I hope this helps?Good luck training on these things, hope to hear from you again. Cheers, Dimitri

[@Mxz23]

Thank you so much, Dimitri! I will make sure to practice these and follow your advise! I will certainly advise on my progress. Cheers!

[@mtmals9786]

Still waiting for Seal Inlander spray skirt. Studying this lesson particularly. Video cam (Van Top) mounted on stem and stern...Greenland paddle cedar..reinforced with fiberglass. Will post link of first vlog (inspired by Northseakayak of course). Rock on..I'll be along shortly. Mike

[@Northseakayak]

Hi there, great to hear. Looking forward to your vlog! Have fun!😊👍👌

[@TheMushmul]

I'm blown away by your expertise. The way you are connected with your kayak, you make it look so easy and smooth. Incredible symbiosis between you and the kayak. I've never seen more fluid and smooth movements so far. Genuinely inspiring. Just bought my first kayak, so stoked to get wet with it :D Wondering whats the length of your kayak that you use in this video ?

[@Northseakayak]

Hello Anton, Thank you for your kind words! We teach the exact same techniques every year during Sea Kayak Training Camp, should you be interested. Cheers! :-)