Kayak Touring | How to Launch in a Surf Zone
Feb 17, 2026
In this video, we're going to look how to safely launch and land in the surf zone as explained by World Champion kayaker, Ken Whiting, in this episode of PaddleTV. Breaking surf is one of the most challenging conditions paddlers can face, so being prepared to deal with it is important.
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