CURIOUS SKILLS, FANCY MOVES AND FUN GAMES THAT WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER PADDLER BY VIRGINIA MARSHALL


Sea kayakers revel in elaborate displays of what onlookers can be forgiven for thinking is pointless prowess. The bowling ball roll, for instance. Standing on the deck behind the cockpit is another fine example. These aren’t merely trivial tests, however. Playing in your kayak is a fun, stress-free way of developing paddling skills and boat control, and many of these stunts have practical applications. Capsize while holding an XL bag of GORP? No problem. Wet launching off the side of a Patagonian tugboat? Not a worry, because you’ve been polishing these 12 (or so) unusual skills.


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