How to Roll Your Whitewater Kayak
How to Roll Your Whitewater Kayak Whitewater kayaking can be absolute amazing … until you capsize. Suddenly, you’re upside down. Underwater. Rushing past rocks. Even the most seasoned Hollywood stuntman would forgive you for panicking. But knowing how to roll your kayak can help you stay calm and get you back upright and breathing again. The good news is, even beginner kayakers can learn to bombproof their rolls. Rolling in the rapids depends less on strength than a solid technique. Simply learn the steps and practice the sequence, and you too can master this essential safety maneuver. But, first the basics… Getting Comfortable Underwater Synchronized swimmers can skip to the next section. Kayakers, pay attention. To roll you must be comfortable underwater. Losing your cool in a rushing river can not only be dangerous, but deadly. Start small…in a swimming pool or shallow body of water. Wi...