Kayak Touring | Learning How to Safely Paddle as a Group
Feb 11, 2026
As a touring kayaker, learning how to paddle safely as a group has unique challenges, which are discussed by World Champion kayaker, Ken Whiting, in this episode of PaddleTV. Whether you are paddling in a group of 2 or 20, you need to work as a team to get where you're going safely.
Produced in partnership with the American Canoe Association: Improving the paddlesport experience for over a century: http://www.americancanoe.org/
Take a free online safety course for canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddling (SUP), brought to you by the American Canoe Association and the U.S. Coast Guard: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/paddlesports-online-course/
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PADDLES
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FOOTWEAR
NRS Kicker Remix Shoe: https://bit.ly/36F1B6Y
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PADDLING SHIRTS / TOPS
NRS Guide Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yVID8j
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