Apr 27 | Kayaking Fundamentals: How to Do a Kayak T-Rescue
The kayak T-Rescue is a great kayaking technique to master. You flip upside down and a buddy brings their boat up to assist you. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Apr 27 | We’ve Come a Long, Long Way, Baby
by Clyde Nicely | Reply
All the life jackets NRS carries are U.S. Coast Guard Approved. As modern boaters, we’re fortunate to have so many jackets to choose from. It wasn’t always this way. Continue reading
Apr 24 | Alec Voorhees: Playboating at the Boise Whitewater Park
by Alec Voorhees | Reply
Here’s the latest video update from Team NRS kayaker, 14-year old wunderkind Alec Voorhees. Continue reading
Apr 21 | Let’s Hear It for the NRS Ugly Box
Our favorite thing to do with cardboard boxes is to reuse them, to send them back out to customers loaded with products they’ve ordered. A box that earns the right to avoid the recycling bin carries the noble title of “NRS Ugly Box” and gets a nice green Ugly Box sticker to prove it. Continue reading
Apr 20 | Kayaking Fundamentals: How to Do the Hip Snap
The hip snap, or hip flick, is a key component of several essential kayaking skills including the high brace, low brace and all kayak rolling techniques. Continue reading
Apr 17 | Elaine Campbell: Spring Runoff Video
by Elaine Campbell | Reply
The Spring runoff this year was weak due to lack of snow. The rivers ran for about a week and then dropped out, but I’ve put together this little spring runoff video from my recent kayaking sessions. Continue reading
Apr 13 | Kayaking Fundamentals: How to Do a Sculling Draw Stroke
Whether you’re in a sea kayak, sit-on-top, fishing kayak or whitewater boat, mastering the sculling draw stroke will move your paddling skills up a notch.
Apr 9 | Kayaking Fundamentals: How to Do a Sculling Brace
The sculling brace is an essential kayak technique that will help you advance in your paddling. Mastering this brace will help you stay upright and aid in completing your roll. Continue reading
