Sea Kayaking | The one thing that completely transformed my skills overnight

[@WilliamFontaineJr]

I have never paddled a sea kayak but I spent years paddling flat water canoes and white water decked C-1. A canoe paddle can feather through the water like your Greenland paddle. My friend who taught me to roll said if I wanted to paddle with him I had to roll 10 times no misses wait 30 seconds then 10 more no misses. After I learned I could not get past 10. He said your using too much strength. You have to make it effortless so when your disoriented and exhausted you can still roll. That training taught me to use the water as my friend. I lost my fear and the world of really difficult white water opened up to me as a joyful experience. Your words and technique ring true from my experience. If I ever paddle sea kayak it WILL be with a Greenland paddle and with your philosophy and technique. Thanks for sharing your wise experience. What your actually teaching is the fundamentals of water safety and the joy of being on the water. It would be an honor to paddle with a wise man like you.

[@AHappyBachelor]

Well said, I feel exactly the same. I'm so thankful I found this channel. It has helped me immensely and has really put the fire in me to get out in the sea. Now I only need a sea kayak :)

[@davidyule3605]

One of the best videos I’ve seen that talks about how to live. Of course it’s about sea kayaking, but if we extrapolate, it is a teaching of how to live in nature. To flow with one’s surroundings rather than fighting against them. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.

[@Waverlyduli]

I've kayaked for years and I can say I love the way you're talking, here.

[@johnhickie1107]

Yes. Your comment about wearing your kayak is so so true. When I roll I move a lot - but my kayak just becomes part of me. Your comments about range of motion, and becoming one with the kayak are absolutely on the mark. I can roll with my paddle completely vertical - that is to say with the blade in the water pointing right down at 90 degrees to the surface. All you need is some resistance on the blade, along with the sense that the kayak is part of you and whoosh - you're right up again. I hardly ever set up in a classic manner any more. Love my glass paddle, but someday I will try a Greenland paddle too - thanks for your quiet calm unpretentious presentation.

[@4secsharkmr352]

Hello, a good video. Much of what you say is correct. I have been kayaking for exactly 45 years. First I did slalom and whitewater racing. Later only whitewater and today only for fitness and adventure reasons. I usually go downstream on large fast-flowing rivers and then upstream again against the current and in sweeping water. I usually use an ergo paddle with a 45 degree angle for this. I train in all weathers, seasons and light conditions. What you say is exactly right. You have to grow together with the kayak. The decisive factor is your feeling and the technique you have learned. You feel the currents and instinctively know what to do. Sport paddles are much more technical. A Greenland paddle is easier for beginners and can also be used in strong winds. Sport paddles can pull you into the water in a strong crosswind. It is also much easier to learn to roll with a Greenland paddle. I think if speed is not an issue you are a good unit with it. Like an enlargement of the palms, actually. It's an advantage in emergency situations. I have tried Greenland paddles, but they are nothing for me. I don't have enough propulsion with them. In the water, they have too little resistance for me. Thank you for the informative video. Take care

[@garciedarling]

I am not a sea kayaker yet, but I loved this video..you are smart, calm and have a wonderful voice..and you are a great teacher..thank you so much

[@patrickarmstrong1303]

Watched a kayak school in Greenland using the Greenland paddle. Saw roll after roll in every conceivable position with the instructor finishing off with five in a row. All completely effortless and smooth. Just as he says -- they were wearing the kayak. Helped by salt water and the air trapped inside their anorak which sealed around their head and attached to the kayak cockpit. But stunningly impressive compared to the struggle that we see with a "normal" paddle. I immediately saw the flexibility of the Greenland paddle. Most fascinating to watch.

[@robertchalk3186]

I'm very new! At this end of lockdown it happened that my dream of kayaking..life long dream..but also a life long fear of it too!! Came closer..I bought a kayak.. Just beginning to look into rolling and now this presentation has blown my mind..feels so right! Thankyou for your offering . You bring it well too..I'm wanting to learn this way for sure!

[@ropocop]

Traditionally, kayaks were built (among various Inuit, Yup’ik, Chukchi and Aleut communities) with anthropometrics: the body-measures of the kayakers were used to design the kayak and the paddle. Much like clothes are tailored. So ”wearing” the kayak is a very suitable analogy. I also share the observation about braces. I paddle with people who use Euro paddles, and they make a big deal about braces. I learned them too, but I notice I almost never need to use even a low brace (at least not a hard slap). With the Greenland paddle, each stroke can be an active brace. I also find rolling with the Greenland paddle so much easier. In just my first pool practice I discovered many ways to get back up with the Greenland paddle. Much more intuitive and relaxed than an Euro paddle C to C.

[@candacebrasi]

I live in Sweden and am totally new to kayaking-discovered it through my partner. But I love nature and the sea. And I really enjoy being in the kayak. You are a great teacher and I really enjoy your videos! Wish you could give a course in Scandinavia! Peace to you!

[@Wings_of_foam]

Du er heldig at bo i Sverige :) Sejler i stadigvæk?

[@nervousboy1111]

Hi, i just got into kayaking last week, my friend brought me kayaking and i very quickly became used to it and i'm even much faster than him now! I quickly fell in love with this sport and am thinking of buying my own kayak (2, in fact so i can invite friends and teach them). I really appreciate your videos, Comfort Paddling, because you have a lot of wisdom in this sport that you can pass on to novices and amateurs like me. Thank you.

[@jwinthepro]

Hey there. Bought a touring kayak two days ago. What kind do you have?

[@mcboomsauce7922]

i bought a kayak today, paddled 6 miles im hooked just blasted through a bunch of channels, till I found this one amazing....subscribed

[@nobodykayaks1041]

What kinda kayak did you get?

[@dodhdhdfdffgdhfonhdh]

like like and like, ive been kayaking for 7 years and it wasnt until this last year that my body began working as one in my strokes. its amazing how much of kayak finnesse is simply instinct, i now use much more muscle groups such as my core, and my hips in my strokes. it truly is a skill that takes time to perfect. to be one with all that is around you (kayak, water, wildlife, weather) that is kayaking!

[@89aki61]

This, this is the kind of kayaking i love the most. Honestly, for me, when I kayak I do it just to kayak and not much more. The kayak is serious one of my favorite sports and just like Paulo said, you have to wear your kayak, become one with the kayak. Don't think of the water as your enemy but as your playground. I love getting wet and playing around when I kayak and maybe that's just my preference. But I challenge all of you out there who hate the water and want nothing to do with being in the water to on your next kayak trip, to do a high brace, some sculling, or if you can, a roll, just for the hell of it.

[@freepilot7732]

I even swim next to my kayak as to lead a horse. I'll have it capsized. Dunk under water and pop up into the cockpit and just chill for a bit. Or rotate underwater, upside down, seat myself into the cockpit then roll upright. I'll straddle my kayak at the stern and just play. I really feel one with my kayak.

[@freepilot7732]

I even swim next to my kayak as to lead a horse. I'll have it capsized. Dunk under water and pop up into the cockpit and just chill for a bit. Or rotate underwater, upside down, seat myself into the cockpit then roll upright. I'll straddle my kayak at the stern and just play. I really feel one with my kayak. I'll even swamp my kayak and paddle.

[@warrenhaywood8425]

Great video, used to paddle a sea kayak but haven’t done so for years, live on the road in an RV but could quite easily carry a sea kayak and I end up in some beautiful places where it would be great to do so. After watching this video am going to get another sea kayak and will look into getting a Greenland paddle, you are a real inspiration mate. I am located in Australia.

[@davidpike3464]

As soon as I heard "wearing your kayak" I was hooked. As a C1 slalom paddler & kayak polo player it's exactly as I've felt. In polo hand rolling is an essential skill & it's all about rolling your body over the back deck keeping your centre of gravity low. The flip up of the boat coming last with minimal force. As I get older have begun to discovered the sea kayak through my club. The Greenland paddles are increasing popular, not least so because they're so beautiful. I've seen some of the skills you so beautifully described & demonstrated being practiced. Looking forward to exploring this more 😊

[@nomaderic]

I agree, I'm learning this more and more as I kayak. Instead of kayaking and thinking it's you AND the kayak once I began acting like the kayak was part of me I became much better and confident on my kayak.

[@michaeldiaz7004]

I'm no body, and i tried kayaking a few times, and am looking to pick up one this summer even though i had a few panicked close calls with capsizing 2 summers ago. I alwasy feel like Im fighting the kayak and and my own control to stay balanced against rough water, more flinch than fluidity, i just never feel connected with it, and after watching your video, that i rather stumbled across, i not only understand how id like to feel when kayaking but also respect the level of respect if wish to have for it and its history, Thank you for your appreciation or the Inuit people's techniques youre doing good work and you seem a good man.

[@adoptableplum]

this is what true freedom looks like. acceptance that nature wants to help you. why not help it back, and enjoy her so much more.

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

Of all the areas I have gotten certified in...e.g. mountaineering/rock climbing, wilderness medicine, etc...kayaking was not one of them. To me, it was like getting certified to "walk," which is not a criticism of those who do. However many "certified kayakers" I have met over the last 4 decades plus are often very wanting in actual skills...All in all, what is in this video is what I have taught for over 30 years when I do teach others to paddle traditionally...!!!...WELL DONE...!!!

[@NorthPaddle]

I found this video after I saw a guy earlier this summer with a Greenland paddle. It looked like a stick to me, and I never thought it would work. I was completely surprised. Great video. I look forward to trying one.

[@vr_gamers8116]

Your philosophical approach to kayaking is very refreshing, I'm convinced you're at one with the Ocean, great technique and wearing the kayak make perfect sense to me. I will be buying a Greenland paddle soon. Thank you for sharing.

[@captainvikingnumber1]

It all just looks so natural. Fairly new to kayaking and been pondering over trying the Greenland paddle. How you have illustrated it's benefits is excellent and the deal clincher, I must admit, was the shot of you so relaxed on your back, paddle out, kayak on it's side and you having a munch! To be so at one with the water and kayak just looks fabulous. Thank you

[@kennethjohnsson1914]

So glad I found this video , my son will soon take his first stroke in kayak. Of all the videos we have seen together we think that this one is the best. Thank you.

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

I love that you stuck with what was comfortable for you, using the Greenland paddle, against the criticism of a 'pro'. It's about you, your equipment, your level of motion and enjoyment

[@thormusique]

I just happened upon your channel while looking for kayaking videos and am so glad I did! What you say here makes perfect sense to me. I kayaked for many years without learning how to roll a kayak, first of all because I was afraid of it, but also because the way people talked about didn't inspire my confidence. It seemed to me to be a battle with the elements, as you say here. My thinking was that if I'm going to engage in a battle, I could well lose. ;-) Your approach, on the other hand, looks smooth, relatively effortless, and even fun! This is exactly the kind of kayaking skill I've witnessed in indigenous kayakers in Greenland, and I'm sure they didn't have to go to 'kayak school' to learn. Seeing your video, I feel for the first time that I can do this, as it's really about being one with your boat and the water. I've recently made some big adjustments to my life precisely so that I can get a nice kayak and start paddling again where I now live. Now I can't wait to get started! Thank you so much for sharing this; it's been a revelation. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Cheers!

[@Master-di4di]

I taught kayak rolling in the pool for years. Get the basics right and it is quite simple. Mess it up in your head and it becomes difficult. Roll with a flotation bag or just a hand roll, it is still the same principle.

[@speckofdust272]

I don’t even kayak but I now know how I would want to learn and it’s with a Greenland paddle and being one with my kayak thankyou 🙏👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍

[@roberttolley5055]

I have my first kayak, I love fishing, I'm disabled neck back ribs all pop out, was hit by tanker highway. Enough of that. Going on boats where people cant stay calm enjoy the sport. I can move a sit on kayak. I cant swim, but calmly love the water. I excell at everything because I love to work, at every thing. Include work. Watch ing your video s allows my indian blood to relax . I cant wait to try your moves in a pretty secure kayak. I was on lake Erie in ten foot waves, in 16 ft not scared many blessings

[@troyclayton]

Cool video. I started whitewater kayaking in the 70s as a kid because my parents were obsessed. I've used a 90 deg feather since, and that came with me when I got my first sea kayak this year (from aging parents). No, I'm not an expert, just noting the years of muscle memory. I don't think about my hands at all when I paddle and like having angle between my wrists. For me, it's the way to go. This isn't denying the knowledge of those who first made and used kayaks, it's just another road. Straight blades were the only deal when fashioning a paddle from a single piece of wood, you'd never want one of the blades made from cross grain- it would be too weak. I also have no issues with anyone paddling the way they like. As it's been said, "Different strokes for different folks". No need to lump us all into one category. Watching you paddle is awesome, it's just not me. I think... : ) edit: Maybe this winter I'll make a Greenland paddle from a board just for fun, woodworking is another hobby of mine. Is your shaft round or slightly flattened? Damn, guess you got me. When I realized I could 'easily' make one, everything changed. I can't even trust myself...

[@nedludd8633]

I spent many years kayaking in very rough seas with an ordinary paddle . I used the same technique of leaving the paddle in the water and making micro leans on to the paddle . I used to say to people just lean on the water it will support you . I would love to have one of these paddles though !

[@mpccenturion]

Thank you! The water we have - is 28 miles long - 5 miles at its widest. Wind can get 50 + mph. Waves to 9 - 12 feet. I wish to learn and add to my toolbox. Cheers!

[@got2kittys]

This is a great lesson! I really appreciate the knowledge. I was exposed to native style of canoeing, and some of the same things you said the Inuit do, are done in traditional canoeing. A round bottom canoe is most safe If you will move with it, not fight it. A long narrow traditional paddle is best, once you know its uses. It is prefered, by all that practice and learn how. Thank you, you are a wonderful teacher. I never learned to kayak.

[@unclemick-synths]

Have you seen anyone teaching that? I feel so unsteady in a canoe especially if it isn't carrying much weight to lower the centre of gravity.

[@jan-ottojohannessen6751]

One of the most inspiring kayak-channels ever seen! Been seakayakin for the last 15-20 years, but DWTS’videos always encourage me to improve my technique further. DWTS calm voice, and filosofy about man belongs to nature stands in great contrast to other channels. Lookin forward to next video. Greetings from the west coast of Norway #selfpropelled

[@mdtaylor2274]

Your voice and video were easy to follow. Could listen to a teacher like you every day. Thanks for sharing your wisdom 🙏

[@obliviousthunder]

i like the way you talk and explain kayaking. like it is a way of life or a philosophy, Dancing With The Sea feels like the perfect way to describe kayaking. love your channel. i dont have a Kayak yet but im working on it. thanks for your videos

[@northernAT]

I mostly canoe, river and ocean. In challenging ww conditions I mostly do continuous underwater strokes alternating between all power, bracing and maneuvering strokes and slowing down and letting the boat ride with the waves vs powering and fighting. So much more stable than above water recovering and high speed. When I watch newer ww paddlers they typically power through with paddles in the air and boat twitching and rocking. I hear lots of similarity with your approach in rough conditions.

[@flatheadfletch]

The Greenland paddle has given me a much better experience on the water. Less effort, better control, greater stability and far less fatigue. Worth every dime ! Gearlab !

[@davidmiller4594]

I'm just starting, as in this week. I've been watching a few different channels here on KZbin, but I need to express how easy it is to listen to you. Your calm sense to explanation along with added philosophy of your technique is enjoyable. ~subbed

[@earthjustice01]

Great video. Love your kayak philosophy and basic attitude. I started making greenland style paddles about twenty years ago. It's hard to get the right clear, quarter sawn, straight grain cedar, but well worth it. I've made the shaft size quite thick to fit my hand size which is large. I don't think I could have gotten that on a commercially made paddle, and it adds weight to the paddle, but otherwise, if the shaft is too skinny my wrists cramp up on me. As to your question about why most commercial paddles are big bladed - I think most modern kayak builders started with white water paddling, where they use big blades, and they just transferred the same paddle technology to sea kayaks.

[@lipssewnshutxx]

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[@freepilot7732]

I handcarved my own Greenland paddle. Love it. Now I can never go back.

[@mattpaul8173]

Following for wood choice. Probably most hardwoods would work, but I’m always curious.

[@freepilot7732]

Honestly I used Fir only because I wasn't able to find my first choice. Old Growth Cedar with no knots. Fir is heavy but it works great. You must pay attention to the orientation of the grain. I really made mine anthropometric.

[@mattpaul8173]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@alanjorgensen3060]

Hi Paolo my Name is Alan I’m new to sea kayaking after watching some of your videos I went and built my own Greenland paddle, I love the way you gave me more concordance in the ocean thanks again

[@dmaz81]

I do feel scared some time but I love it so much! and you know, s#@t happens, but the possibility to be attacked by a shark is extremely rare. Especially on a kayak (could be more possible if kayak fishing) I go in the water every day here in Sydney

[@L2FlyMN]

Currently looking for my first Kayak. Many years experience with my 1973 heavy & barjie Alumacraft canoe, now looking at the sea kayak, so I can take advantage of its efficiency & speed to go up river against the current, the canoe not the greatest for, only making it a few hundred yards before fatigue turns me back, also with the added ability to also enjoy the BWCA & Lake Superior with more experienced paddlers of course, that water being at a dangerous 45 to 55 degrees fahrenheit! 🥶

[@stephengrimmer35]

Hi Paulo, excellent analysis. In answer to your question, it wasn't until Ken Taylor brought back and used a Greenland kayak that "true" sea kayaking started. Prior to that, kayaking had developed from large volume Victorian and early 20th century German boats (Klepper style), either fabric folders or stitch and glue or framed ply. These dominated right through to the 1950's (think Capt. Romer, British Commandos), and the paddles were based on the concept of rowing schull blades, feathered* on a double shaft, which evolved into the Prion-style WW/Slalom blades and ultimately what became Euroblades. So while many people have adopted the boats, only a few seem to have taken on board the paddles that were designed to be used with them, and even fewer understand their correct use IMO. That said, I too am guilty of not fully taking on board how to develop GP forward paddling technique, although I agree 100% there is no comparison as to how a GP provides security and stability in deteriorating seas compared to Euros, and for stress free rolling. With a GP in my hands in unsettled conditions, the air/water interface suddenly ceases to hold any major fear or significance. *even though I can't fully ditch my Euros for distance paddling, I stick to a positive buoyancy, low angle, long, thin blade, small surface area, and use ZERO feather (Werner Kallistas in my case). Feathered high angle blades are the worst thing to perpetuate in sea kayaking imo.

[@DancingWithTheSea]

Thanks so much for adding some history. It's helping me understand what happened.

[@manuelwebe]

Awesome. One of the best videos I have ever seen on this topic. Greenland paddles are great. Thanks for sharing!

[@ohblackwater]

I know very little about kayaking in the overall scheme of things, but what you say makes perfect sense to me.

[@Mithranos]

Never heard of a Greenland paddle until this video. Thanks.

[@mikeschneider3508]

Same! Love this guy! Makes total sense to me.

[@CyndiLH]

I love your reverance for the inuit culture and the humbleness you convey in your videos... thank you!!

[@davidash2727]

This guy rocks we don't have many such skilled kayakers in Florida thanks for the tutorials.

[@ikkeennietjij]

About footrests; our normal footrests touch the feet somewhere between halfway and the top. Your feet need to be angled then. This way you can clamp your knees against the upper deck as well as stretch your legs. So yes, you can then also move your hips...

[@vf12497439]

I'm am very new to kayaking. I think I have the fever tho.... in just this summer I now own 4 very cheap kayaks. Gotta start somewhere? But after last weekend and my gal ending up swimming and the chaos of what do we do now? Lol I realized we need to learn how to rescue ourselves. We need to learn how to save a capsize situation without swimming. We need to move beyond this infancy and start learning. Wearing the kayak makes complete sense because if you slip out of your shoes everytime you need to run you will never learn to run. I think next weekend im taking my kayak swimming to become comfortable with rolling and dunking it. I have 2 that have a skirt lip around the clock pit but I dont have a skirt yet. I can see this as huge so I dont get swamped. One step at a time.... thanks for your video, liked and subbed.

[@cathyfulkerson6298]

Just starting to explore sea kayaking. I believe your video is going to help me expand my life outdoors to the ocean.

[@AdrianSalomo]

Thank you so much. This is the one video I was looking for. Please keep spreading the message about this more holistic perspective on paddling, and one's relationship with gear and water.

[@sergeantcrow]

Unable to get to DeCathelon stores to get a paddle in order to try out a cheap 13' kayak I repaired I quickly made a Greenland Paddle from 4 x 2 stud (12 Euro..) finished with 5 coats water base varnish.. and even after finally getting the 2 section aluminium/plastic paddle.... yes you guessed I always use the one I made... the Greenland.. now with my new addition 16' Sea Kayak...

[@garyhakala5168]

Great video. Every design is a compromise. Yes the Greeland paddle has advantages however almost every major kayak expedition is done with a Euro blade. It too has advantages

[@davidhughes2755]

Been kayaking for over a decade. White water, lakes and sea. Absolutely brilliant video, just taught me something new and how you describe wearing your kayak makes so much sense 👌

[@DancingWithTheSea]

That's great to hear, thanks for mentioning it.

[@dorotheecc8986]

Wow such an eye opening video! I always wondered why there was so little indigenous voices on kayak youtube. Glad I’ve found you.

[@BackonTrailasia]

The "wearing the kayak" did it for me. Just ordered a Sea Emotion 505, after 7 days touring in an Aventura 140. Loved the Aventura, right until I just for fun, one day before heading home from the trip, decided to see if I could handle the 505. Mind you, the Aventura was the longest hardshell kayak I had tried, and only this once. But, I fell in love instantly. Your words "wearing the kayak" suddenly made sense. This video............. makes me think I need a Greenland paddle. :-) I wonder if it is cheaper for Danes? :-)

[@DennisHeikki]

Thank you for sharing this, as well as the course on your website. Seeing this made me really hyped for kayaking!

[@TheGlendon1]

My next step is a Greenland paddle and to master the roll so I can take my kayaking to the next level I'm drawn to the sea and enjoy the everchanging conditions and mastering a roll would give me the ultimate confidence to take my journeys further

[@sanderlingphotography]

Thank you so much for this terrific video. I'd never heard of a Greenland paddle until I stumbled across this a few years ago. My search for more information after watching this led me to a boat building school in the PNW and a passion for building my own boats and paddles. I've just finished my third skin-on-frame boat, this one a 16' sea kayak. And a couple of paddles to go with it. They're really fun to build! And just a joy to use. Anyway, thanks again for sharing this. :)

[@thomasstillman4805]

Good tight fitting hip padding inside the boat cockpit is very helpful.

[@steeevo0136]

Much of what you say I agree with. I have used both greenland and euro style paddles over the years and I always gravitate back to the euro, especially for touring. Wood just doesn't stand up as well to rocks, coral etc and requires continual maintenance. I think people sometimes dwell way too much on the traditional. The Inuit used that style of paddle for one reason only, it was the only style they were able to craft from the wood that was available to them. They were by necessity a practical people, and if carbon fiber kevlar had been available, does anyone believe they wouldn't have switched ? Likewise if fiberglass or poly prop had been an option, i have no doubt that skin on wood frame kayaks would have been ditched also.

[@davereid-daly2205]

That's not true at all. A Euro styled paddle can be carved just as easily from a tree. The Inuit obviously experimented a lot to decide that the Greenland paddle was the best for their needs, it had nothing to do with modern materials. There are Japanese sword makers, still today, who make a particular sword with characteristics that still cannot be replicated by modern metallurgical engineering.

[@steeevo0136]

@@davereid-daly2205 I call BS on that ! You really think the Inuit could find timber thick enough to carve the wide and curved blades of Euro style paddles in one piece ? And even if they could, do they have the skills and inclination to go to such huge additional effort ? Your comment on Japanese swords is illogical to this discussion. Those swords are better than most and likely all of the modern alternatives. Do you really believe that timber is better than carbon fibre / kevlar / composite for weight, strength, durability and maintenance ?

[@dw4897]

I was thinking about a wide paddle but you have changed my mind.

[@ДенисКесаев-з2т]

Amazing, saying the truth. Somewhat wondered and did not understand about the Greenland Paddle. Many thanks.

[@wadepatton2433]

Wow, excellent video. I've been wanting to learn rolling so much since learning of the ancient arctic ways but haven't had the time to build a boat (proper kayaks are not common in my area-mostly all whitewater stuff). I've watched hundreds of videos and read all I could find and well know that a Greenland boat and paddle will be my next water adventures. This video really helped me "get" a lot more of what is going on than anything I've been exposed to so far. I know I won't get it first try, but I have no fear of not learning to be fully comfortable in the water once I learn to relax into a brace and start attempting rolls. Thank you.

[@christinajohnson7512]

“how to wear my kayak”. That is such a beautiful description.

[@attranssion]

Hey that pair of paddles are really good looking. May I know the modle/brand of them?

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Thank you for sharing indigenous wisdom. It’s a gift to hear that from you.

[@shawnjohnston394]

I like this guys way of taking and his demeanor...

[@scottmurphy4946]

I don't even have a kayak but I enjoyed your video and hope i can use this knowledge some day

[@Retread268]

Another great video. I stumbled on to your videos a month back. This video was great, I`done my share of swimming in conditions recently. A lot of great wisdom in your story telling here just about kayaking and acclimating to environment . My greenland paddle is my back up now, and am learning to use it. I am getting back into kayaking after many years out of it. Feels like I am starting from scratch. Self rescue is the focus, and your videos are a source of insight and inspiration

[@leonardoboloni1136]

Muito bom! Tenho aprendido muito vendo seus vídeos, não apenas sobre as técnicas, mas sobre a filosofia do remar kayak! Grato por compartilhar! Abraço!!!

[@unclemick-synths]

Great video. I'm glad I saw this while I'm just starting out in kayaking before getting into bad habits. You really illustrate it well. Also I like the way your relaxed presentation style complements the message.

[@robr4596]

Thank you for your post. Would a Greenland paddle be a good choice for small lakes on a sit on top fishing kayak?

[@markheller197]

I'm going to share this with my son. Thank you.

[@benheisenberg2633]

Your voice is perfect for narration, I'd watch a nature documentary by you.

[@oss6683]

Wouah, génial. Un grand merci à vous pour cette enseignement limpide. Bravo.

[@kayakcountry]

Like your style. In tune with nature & the waves.

[@Tobywonkanoby]

Try and kayak in the OBX ocean you won’t even leave shore unless it’s not windy

[@alba9507]

I'm new to kayaking & I really enjoyed this.

[@Bens963]

I live in Scotland and looking to explore more of the islands and coastal areas. Thanks for the kayaking tips

[@eddieray8240]

Nice..... We have forgotten so much . That others have known for centuries!!

[@sme4969]

We are being taught what clubs want learn thier way.. instead of hundreds of yrs of like you forgotten ways of a people that paddle for their survival

[@munkymittens]

We have forgotten more than we have discovered

[@pelado1981]

Nice words! Everything you say is what I think about greenland paddling. There’s a lot to learn, but every time I go kayaking is better. Greetings from Argentina!

[@1800cc-Dead-Meat]

Great Video. In the surf where I Kayak in warm water ... the Greenland is the ticket.

[@rejeanpitre423]

bonjour Paulo, bon video, très intéressant . je suis un amateur du kayak mais pas trop experimenté. mais j'aprend toujours et écouter des video comme le tient est très important. Merci

[@williamtomashowski1486]

Hey, thank You Paulo very much “A”,will be watching more of Your videos.Keep having fun 👍!

[@johnbutler2231]

I have had a sit-on-top kayak for about 10 years now. Will the Greenland paddle work on this kayak?

[@Master-di4di]

Yep you got it right. Your kayak and your body be one. But I will stick to my wing paddle. Lol. Learning to roll opens up the love of the sea. Learning to surf is awesome.

[@ghyathhallak4281]

Never kayaked,still I admire this video.

[@ForestGirlTeresa]

That was eye-opening and eminently practical! Now you have me wanting to follow your advice to free up my hips and learn to use a Greenland paddle. Thank you!

[@tysonsmudfossiladventures3468]

I needed this video. Thanks friend.

[@markthomasson5077]

Enjoyed this, one day must get back into a kayak. What put me off was never getting a bomb proof roll, easy in practice, never happened when accidentally capsized Before you even mentioned it, I did see from the video the paddle making an integral support with the stroke. I really understand that. Still not sure what you mean about wearing the kayak and loose thighs, does this need a separate video, perhaps it is shown already elsewhere?

[@magnus6091]

masterfully spoken and explained. Thanks for this

[@quantummath]

dude you make it sound so easy, I'm gonna try this the next time I try kayaking, which is this weekend. I'm new to kayaking and so far have been doing it on a lake in north of Germany. cheers from Hamburg,

[@Tom_McMurtry]

How'd it go?

[@quantummath]

Hi Tom, sorry for the belated reply, just saw it. It's been a while since then, we've been Eskimo rolling on calm waters so far. Pretty smoothly actually. Cheers 🍻 @@Tom_McMurtry

[@dalion9765]

Good video and teaching. I'm going to do my best to practice the techniques. I'm just starting off. I'm not an expert yet thank you and keep the videos going be safe have a good one. Ha hou!!

[@arthurscott7698]

I've been paddling a long time, still live being in the sea and in nature. I've always thought of the kayak as being part of me when I'm in it but there's something more fluid and natural in the way you move in this video, completely confident. I'll get a Greenland paddle and give it a go. Thanks.

[@alexic0n]

thank you sir, this was really a transformative video for me to see. I have a lot of fears about my ability to control my boat and body in a stressful safety situation. as a small paddler I'm always looking for ways to improve my performance without having to rely on sheer strength. I am looking at purchasing a new paddle, and I think now I will look for a Greenland paddle! thank you again for this video, I very much appreciate the perspective and opportunity to learn from the experience of the first nation's people

[@jungkookang-i8p]

The best advice for my sea kayaking!

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

It looks like the thicker profile of the Greenland paddle might be much more forgiving and efficient at greater angles. I only own euro types, but I noticed that it was much easier to roll with my wooden Azzali paddle than the carbon Werner, to the point that on my weaker side I could not even roll with the Werner ! They are nearly the same surface, so I wonder if flottability doesn't come into play, too ?

[@AdrianSalomo]

Can someone please telle me whether it's practical using the Greenland paddle for packrafting? Thanks.

[@Bululdaya]

Fascinating! Very well presented.