How to Teach a Friend the Kayak Roll

By George Sayour, About.com Guide

Spotter: Once the kayaker places the kayak paddle on your side of the kayak, grab the paddle with both hands and rotate it around, perpendicular to the kayak. Attempt to get one end of the paddle as far over the bottom of the kayak as you can. This will position the kayak paddle so that the person can attempt the kayak roll.

Kayaker: Allow your spotter to rotate and move your kayak paddle into position. Don't fight it. Stay tucked and keep your head up against your shoulder.

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• Prerequisites to Teach a Friend the Kayak Roll
• Demonstrate Rolling a Kayak for the Person You are Teaching
• Teach a Friend to Kayak Roll: Get Into Position
• Teach a Friend to Kayak Roll: Position the Kayak Paddle
• Teach a Friend to Roll a Kayak: Position Your Hands Under the Kayak Paddle Blade
• Teach a Friend to Roll a Kayak: Hip Snap to Roll the Kayak
• Teach a Friend to Roll a Kayak: The Recovery Phase of the Kayak Roll

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