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Proper Technique for Paddling a Kayak

Feb 13, 2026
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Take your FREE online ACA Paddlesports safety course here: https://americancanoe.org/paddlesports-online-course/ The proper technique for paddling a kayak is explained and demonstrated by World Champion kayaker, Ken Whiting, in this episode of Paddle TV. By developing good technique, you will not only paddle more efficiently, but be safer on the water. Produced in partnership with the American Canoe Association: Improving the paddlesport experience for over a century: http://www.americancanoe.org/ Check out my NEW YouTube channel, which is dedicated to paddling adventures: www.youtube.com/@KenWhitingAdventures If you'd like to support my videos, 'Buy me a coffee'. http://www.buymeacoffee.com/KenWhiting PADDLING GEAR I USE Aqua Bound Ultralight Tetra Touring Paddle: https://sovrn.co/15qws3s Aqua Bound Aerial Whitewater Paddle: https://sovrn.co/1b9jf1j Aqua Bound Manta Ray Hybrid Paddle: https://sovrn.co/8i1y28m NRS Odyssey Touring PFD: https://sovrn.co/1hagkrj NRS Ninja Pro PFD: https://sovrn.co/12tufcj NRS Axiom Dry Suit: https://sovrn.co/1dirder NRS Element Semi-Dry Touring Jacket: https://sovrn.co/126ig9s NRS Flux Dry Top: https://sovrn.co/xxi46m4 NRS Stratos Shorty Jacket: https://sovrn.co/m97in6z NRS Gear Shirt SS: https://sovrn.co/1g1n6va