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Monthly Archives: March 2012

Mar 31 | Dry Drowning Revisited

by Clyde Nicely | 13

In 2007, we ran an article by Walt Bammann about “dry drowning”, or laryngospasm, which was the result of a raft flip. 10-15% of drowning victims fall into this category. Here, we revisit the issue and the lessons to learn. Continue reading →

Posted in Safety Source | Tagged safety & rescue | 13 Replies

Mar 30 | Kayaking Fundamentals: How to Do a High Brace

by NRS Staff | 2

The high brace, along with the low brace, is an essential kayak technique that will help you avoid a flip. Ken Whiting shows you how to execute the high brace in this short video Continue reading →

Posted in Boating Tips | Tagged gear videos, how-to, how-to videos, kayak touring, kayaking fundamentals, videos | 2 Replies

Mar 25 | The Tao of Traveling and Paddling in China

by Adam Mills Elliott | 3

In this feast of words and photos, Team NRS kayaker Adam Elliott shares the trials and triumphs of his latest adventures in China. Continue reading →

Posted in Trip Tales | Tagged photo galleries, whitewater kayaking, World Class Academy | 3 Replies

Mar 23 | Kayaking Fundamentals: The Three Golden Rules of Paddling

by NRS Staff | Reply

In this first episode of our Kayaking Fundamentals series, expert instructor Ken Whiting shows you the golden rules of paddling, three key concepts that apply to every kind of kayaking. Continue reading →

Posted in Boating Tips | Tagged gear videos, how-to, how-to videos, kayak touring, kayaking fundamentals, videos | Leave a reply

Mar 16 | That Time Mike Almost Drowned

by NRS Staff | Reply

Mike took a huge, long swim, just barely making it out of the river. Since that day in early June 2009, I’ve often reflected on the event and how everything unfolded. Here are the lessons that I’ve learned from Mike’s experience. Continue reading →

Posted in Safety Source | Tagged safety & rescue, videos, whitewater kayaking | Leave a reply

Mar 9 | Salad Days

by NRS Staff | Reply

Team NRS serves it up right: light on arugula, heavy on ranch and easy on the eyes. Join the crew as they jump from river to river, waterfall to play wave, in this freewheeling whitewater feast. Continue reading →

Posted in Team NRS | Tagged on-the-water videos, videos, whitewater kayaking | Leave a reply

Mar 1 | How to Maintain Your Drysuit Zipper

by NRS Staff | Reply

Replacing a drysuit zipper is definitely not DIY, and it’s a very expensive repair. Preventative care, such as regularly cleaning and lubricating zipper teeth, will help preserve zipper health. Continue reading →

Posted in Boating Tips | Tagged gear, gear videos, how-to, how-to videos, technical info, videos | Leave a reply

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