How to Teach a Friend the Kayak Roll

By George Sayour, About.com Guide

Spotter: Once you have the kayak paddle positioned perpendicular to the boat and as horizontal as it can be, relocate your hands underneath the kayak paddle blade and hold it still and firm.

Kayaker: When you notice the kayak paddle stop moving, that is your signal that you are just about ready to roll the kayak. Give the spotter time to relocate his or her hands under the blade of the paddle. Concentrate on keeping your head against your shoulder and on the idea of snapping the hips.

• 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