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• #DOUBLE KAYAK HOW TO#

#DOUBLE KAYAK HOW TO#

Try not to let any frustration with how to paddle a tandem kayak ruin a beautiful day out. Recreational sports such as tandem kayaking are all about exploring new waterways and getting into the great outdoors. Be patient whilst you learn how to paddle more efficiently and learn your roles in the boat and it will soon get easier. The boat might not be going in the direction you want it to, and it might be hard to know whether that is down to you or your partner. One of the downsides of a tandem is when you make a positive change in your paddling technique it might now be clear to you immediately as it is in a solo. It takes a while to learn how to paddle as a team. Paddling a tandem kayak can be frustrating at times, especially if one or both of you are novices. There is no chance of your blades hitting each other and furthermore you will travel in the water faster.

both paddles are taking a stroke on same side at the same time, is the most efficient way to paddle. The video below explains how to perform the ‘rudder stroke’. This paddling technique will also help maintain a straight line when paddling in a tandem kayak, as well as aiding more subtle changes in direction. The rear paddler may also want to learn the ‘Rudder Stroke’. Practicing with the strength of this stroke will help you guage how much you need for different angles of turn. To steer – simply perform a backward stroke at the same time as the front paddler performs a forward stroke. The rear paddler is in charge of steering. The more experienced paddler sits in the rear position and follows the stroke timing of the front paddler. There are a few key factors to successfully paddling a tandem kayak 1. Lastly, learning how to paddle a tandem kayak and enjoying the sights together is a lot of fun! How to Paddle a Tandem Kayak mum or dad) to take a smaller child with them on the adventure when the younger paddler might otherwise struggle in a solo.

Thirdly, it allows a more experienced paddler (e.g. Secondly tandem kayaks are often wider and therefore a little more stable – which is perfect for beginners. Firstly, it’s faster than a solo kayak when paddled correctly (see points below). Tandem (or double) kayaking is a great choice for a pair of paddling enthusiasts wishing to explore a destination together.