Mastering Big Water Kayaking: Tips and Techniques

💦Big water kayaking is all about navigating high volume rivers and handling powerful features like boils, eddies, and waves.

🚣‍♂️To stay on top of big water, learn to use the water to your advantage and let it do the work for you.

🏊‍♀️Swimming in big water can be dangerous, so it's important to stay with your boat, hold on to as much volume as possible, and use flotation devices if needed.

🌊Approach big waves by leaning into them and taking strokes on the back side to stay in control and maneuver effectively.

🛶Rescue techniques in big water may require on-water communication, emptying and reentering boats, and towing swimmers to safety.

What is big water kayaking?

—Big water kayaking involves navigating high volume rivers with strong features, such as boils, eddies, and waves.

How do you stay on top of big water?

—To stay on top of big water, learn to use the water to your advantage and let it do the work for you. Don't fight against it.

Is swimming dangerous in big water?

—Swimming in big water can be dangerous due to the strong currents. It's important to stay with your boat, hold on to as much volume as possible, and use flotation devices if needed.

How do you approach big waves?

—To approach big waves, lean into them and take strokes on the back side to stay in control and maneuver effectively.

What are the rescue techniques for big water kayaking?

—Rescue techniques in big water may involve on-water communication, emptying and reentering boats, and towing swimmers to safety.

00:00Big water kayaking is all about navigating high volume rivers and handling powerful features like boils, eddies, and waves.

02:31To stay on top of big water, learn to use the water to your advantage and let it do the work for you.

08:37Swimming in big water can be dangerous, so it's important to stay with your boat, hold on to as much volume as possible, and use flotation devices if needed.

11:11Approach big waves by leaning into them and taking strokes on the back side to stay in control and maneuver effectively.

15:20Rescue techniques in big water may require on-water communication, emptying and reentering boats, and towing swimmers to safety.