Online Sea Kayaking - Surf two different effects

This lesson looks at how a surf wave tries to capsize a sea kayak and the two different effects the waves have on a kayak. Subscribe at www.onlineseakayaking.com to access all of the online sea kayaking courses. Free 7 day trial and monthly and annual subscriptions via Online Sea Kayaking website.

[@jonlong3402]

I think OSK did a great job demonstrating what happens with a sea kayak in the surf. Being knocked over by a breaking wave is a foregone conclusion if you sit parallel and do NOTHING but it is a good demonstration of how the water pushes the hull out from under you so your CG capsizes you. Before long it is possible to compensate for this with boat edge and body position without bracing at all. Having a reliable roll on both sides makes learning all of this basic surf stuff soooooo much easier. Good job OSK.

[@markkiely8326]

He did well filming that. Know i wouldn't fancy sitting completely still completely broadside to breaking wave

[@MeursaultWithFactor50]

That black and orange kayak is gorgeous.

[@FrankLadd]

Well done! I never thought about the two different ways that you get knocked over by big waves vs little waves. In either case I just brace offshore like crazy. I'm not sure lining the boat works out every time, when the waves are even medium sized I get surfed backwards many times trying to break out of the surf zone. It's very tiring, but I am learning to surf backwards.

[@onlineseakayaking]

some kayaks do like to surf backwards. these kayaks also weathercock more in wind.

[@Master-di4di]

If you brace towards the shore you will flip. If you brace into the wave you will survive the wave. This is a good beginners course.

[@Master-di4di]

Learn in the small stuff first.

[@jakel6473]

really clear explanation of the flip -thanks

[@onlineseakayaking]

You're welcome!

[@Dan-Rather]

That switch from low brace to high brace at 3:00 🤣

[@kayasper6081]

Very nicely framed images, love the video. Will look out for the next one. Cheers!

[@onlineseakayaking]

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[@kayasper6081]

To access all of my sea kayaking videos, just have a free and unlimited look on my public channel on youtube "kayasper".

[@Dan-Rather]

I'd be cool if these videos were available "online." 👌

[@kayakerkoreaeastseakayak7282]

I hope you'll always be happy with kayaking.

[@oddjobkia]

around 30 years ago I Was surfing in on a wave, playing around in a whitewater boat... the surf was getting bigger as the time went along... managed to pull of the perfect 'cruciform' ie bow of the boat pointing straight down stern upon in the air paddle held to form a cross, you get the idea. Next thing I know im doing a front flip and smack face first down onto the beach, with full force of the wave pushing me into the sand, broke my arm in three places had concussion and lost a tooth..... moral of the story.... meh... forget about that go have fun sometimes sh*t happens

[@kayasper6081]

That must have been a horrible experience, sorry to hear that.

[@pabloenriquetirabassi7060]

Thanks, great, excellent video. It is of a superior quality !!👋👋👋

[@voornaam3191]

Thank you! Good explanations, and we see exactly what happens. This is inspiration to learn sea kayaking.

[@onlineseakayaking]

Thank you. good to hear you like the video

[@kayakerkoreaeastseakayak7282]

I meet you in Ulsan, Korea.

[@davidryder3374]

"Sea kayaks capsize really easily in the surf." Yeah, I experienced that rather viscerally in the first hour of paddling at Tybee Island this past summer...

[@john-wq8kf]

Slap support is the easiest and best for novices to learn, you don’t try slap support on the waves downside. I remember an old book by Derek Hutchinson called sea canoeing it had the best illustrations ( he drew them) I’ve ever seen on techniques, rolling, support etc.

[@onlineseakayaking]

thanks

[@perezfranco]

It's amazing that he's surfing an Explorer.

[@onlineseakayaking]

They do surf really well. The Romany is a little more fun though

[@pogan2000]

Great footage and narration!

[@onlineseakayaking]

Thanks glad you liked it

[@quantummath]

Great demonstration dude! that was great. Cheers and thumbs up from me.

[@onlineseakayaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kayakerkoreaeastseakayak7282]

Hello, Mr.Simon, I am MR gu, a Korean kayaker.

[@adventurecoalition3690]

Thx for the info!

[@onlineseakayaking]

No problem!

[@kayakmad]

Awesome video man!

[@onlineseakayaking]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@explorermike19]

Excellent, excellent video!

[@onlineseakayaking]

Many thanks!

[@behrensf84]

I always say, don’t fight the wave. Tuck in, and roll with it.

[@kristafechner6451]

Better to brace and stay upright if you can. Notice how often the paddle is on the beach side of the kayak. The kayakers in this video are purposefully NOT bracing on the wave side so that they can illustrate the flipping.

[@garethjones6246]

Music by Lewys???

[@philipdevenish9416]

Get a wave ski it has fins underneath making it much more controllable.

[@onlineseakayaking]

I also use surf kayaks but there is something quite rewarding about surfing a big sea kayak as well. Variety is the key.

[@voornaam3191]

Ah, those sea kayaks all have different hull designs. Some are famous for easy handling. And some need you to do a lot of steering. Some surf like a surf board, and some need steeper waves. Your weight has an impact. Each boat has pro's and con's. Variety indeed.

[@soloseakayaker]

I think i have special talent surfing boat sideways xD

[@stefanliute8117]

my anxiety when the wave flips you went 99999

[@Emilestafanous]

Is a longer Kayak better for handling the weaves or a shorter Kayak? What kind of kayak is that in the video and how long it is?

[@onlineseakayaking]

this is a 16 ft kayak. Sorter kayaks are generally easier to handle in the waves

[@Mike_Stramaglio]

Shark to the left of the kayak at 1:03??

[@onlineseakayaking]

Shark!

[@hntrains2]

After recovering, do you stay wet for the entire duration of your paddling session?

[@Dan-Rather]

No, kayaks have built-in hot air driers

[@hntrains2]

@@Dan-Rather, huh! A funny fucker!

[@Filmab100]

great tutorial, thank you - where is that wonderful beach?

[@onlineseakayaking]

It is In Cornwall UK

[@danielr.branco5813]

How can I try the 7 days trial?

[@onlineseakayaking]

if you go to our website and subscribe you automatically get a free 7 day trial. www.onlineseakayaking.com

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Really love your channel,just subscribed.Any tips please for a new youtuber ,how to get more subscribers please

[@kayakerkoreaeastseakayak7282]

Do you remember ?.

[@onlineseakayaking]

Hi sorry only just seen these comments. Yes how are you. Hope you like the videos

[@salamdrik]

where to buy kayak equipment whit best support in uk, any uk suppliers ?

[@onlineseakayaking]

best to contact SKUK direct in wales