This series of sea kayaking videos is excellent. Many videos concentrate on technique, but few emphasise seamanship, as this series does. Highly recommended for any sea kayaker.
Thank you John & Tina for this video. It literally saved my life. I watched this a month ago with my husband. We are beginners. Kayaking for 7 months now. We were just out on a flat water lake. I was practicing turns with my sea kayak when I looked away for a sec my paddle went under the kayak pulling me into the water. Not good because water temp was 45F. I managed to roll up, but since I do not own any wet or dry suit I was in layers of heavy clothing. Their weight sucked me right out of the kayak.My PDF kept me from going under. My husband followed this video, drained my kayak & set it up for me to reenter. Though that wasn't going well since I had cold water shock and could barely lift my arms or breath. So to make this short I remembered John & Tina's demo & managed to get half way up and my husband dragged me the rest of the way. We both thank you all very much for your instruction. Since we never took classes or practiced a rescue this video is the only reason I survived. With sincere gratitude, Joy
This Video is FANTASTIC !!! Direct in the facts. If you are beginer, you MUST WATCH, if you are advanced it'll be a great opportunity to remember all you need to kayaking correct and safety. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Without doubt the most informative kayaking video I've seen. I'm new to all of this at the grand old age of 52 and although I'm only sticking to my local river Avon in Stratford U K I'm absolutely LOVING It! Thanks again, can't wait to watch them all now I've subscribed.
jvrt64..I agree ,this is a great video..I've been paddling for a few years...I started not many before your age...and I sometimes paddle on that river too in my sea kayak......Enjoy your new found venture,it's a wonderful experience!
Great video!!!! I'm primarily a fishing kayaker but there is much knowledge to be gained from all of the experience shared within this video. The etiquette alone is something all boaters could benefit from. Thank you.
This is an excellent training video. The teaching is clear and simple. The best expression of basic paddling skills and deeper skills Ive seen on TH-cam. Well done and thank you for putting this series together! !
Wanted to thank you from the bottom of my old heart and new kayak. Awesome, great, very informative and done very smoothly. Muchichísimas Gracias a todos....!!
What an EXCELLENT tutorial! Thank You for all you give to the paddling community!! Bought my first Sea Kayak today, and am taking some classes locally here in the PNW. So excited!
John Dowd always had the most pleasant, congenial intro to kayaking video. It almost puts me to sleep, it's so relaxing. But the eye candy and good info keep me awake.
As a beginner kayaker, I am SO appreciative of these videos. Informative, entertaining, and very in-depth. Plus there is actually some production value. My boyfriend and I will stream episodes on the TV and watch it as if it were a documentary! Would love to see more.
Absolutely the best sea kayaking video I`ve ever seen,very informative,very interesting & thoroughly entertaining,John`s presentation was both professional & humorous,but always relevant,eagerly looking for others in the series.
Absolutely fine video. I enjoyed it very much. I want to start kayak padelling in summer 2014. It is full of information, good advice. I was in Canada and have done the West Coast Trail. So I know Vancouver Island a little. Very nice to see this pretty nature again. Thanks for the video.
Truely educational and demonstrates the beauty of a well planned and executed tour on the see..... I whish I can attend one of these tours. Very well done and Thanks!
If you are scanning comments before you watch... this is an amazing video, packed with information for the beginner and well worth the watch. Videography, narration and content are captivating. NICE JOB!
Great video! Probably the best I've seen. Especially relevant to me as it is filmed pretty much in my back yard including those pesky ferries to dodge! Well presented and very informative. Also a good sense of humour while staying to the point.
Great video! I like the long format, lets me sit down and enjoy it compared to the short clips on youtube. Can't wait for my new touring kayak to come in so I can try some of this out.
Thank you John for sharing this fantastic video series. A friend and I are about to cross Bass straight in Australia and I have used your video as a bit of a refresher course. Cheers,
Great stuff , as an enthusiastic beginner i've watched quite a few videos on technique etc and this is hands down by far the most informative , and in a very digestible format . oh and that smooth voice...well done.
Thank you for this video. I started kayaking last summer (with an inflatable kayak from Gumotex). Sea kayaking has been on agenda and I have tried it a bit in good weather, but I learned already young to have a good respect for the sea so it is very good to learn some more skills before I try any overnight trips.
I like wearing hospital shoes when I wear my drysuit, (the white ones made of foam the nurses wear). I find they protect my feet are easy to get on/off, help with floatation and don't put a hole in the drysuit when on land. Just a tip I do.
I've kayaked a lot in Seattle but only on relatively mild waters (lake union and lake washington). I think I'm about to buy a kayak and learn how to sail with it. kind of excited. love the idea of offshore kayaking too, going somewhere remote over deep water.
Thanks for sharing valuable information and techniques with the lovers of the sports. and FOR FREE!!! Kayaking is already an expensive sport but free instructional videos like this really helps! :D
one thing i would recomend to sea kayakers is to also do some whitewater kayaking it teaches you to have a lot better balance and control in your kayak and you learn to read current and streams a lot better i live in norway best country for both whitewater and sea kayaking have been doing both for 8 years now and when i started getting used to whitewater kayaking skills it helped me a lot on the sea too can realy recomend kayaks from dagger for both
Thank you very much for your great movie. I certainly learned a lot, which makes my kayaktrips safer. I am looking forward learning more from you. Greetings from Germany :-)
hi, Im from Switzerland and would like to thank you so much for sharing this Video. I'am just starting learning Kajak and this Video is realy educational for me. Thank you much.
What a lovely informative and well presented episode. The motley crew are in all aspects of life, don't be part of the motley crew :-) Thank you for sharing :-)
Great! I am a (german) beginner and looking for informations like this! It is very helpful for me, to know, what is important for safety. And now, lets go for practice :-))
This series of sea kayaking videos is excellent. Many videos concentrate on technique, but few emphasise seamanship, as this series does. Highly recommended for any sea kayaker.
Thank you John & Tina for this video. It literally saved my life. I watched this a month ago with my husband. We are beginners. Kayaking for 7 months now. We were just out on a flat water lake. I was practicing turns with my sea kayak when I looked away for a sec my paddle went under the kayak pulling me into the water. Not good because water temp was 45F.
I managed to roll up, but since I do not own any wet or dry suit I was in layers of heavy clothing. Their weight sucked me right out of the kayak.My PDF kept me from going under. My husband followed this video, drained my kayak & set it up for me to reenter. Though that wasn't going well since I had cold water shock and could barely lift my arms or breath. So to make this short I remembered John & Tina's demo & managed to get half way up and my husband dragged me the rest of the way. We both thank you all very much for your instruction. Since we never took classes or practiced a rescue this video is the only reason I survived. With sincere gratitude, Joy
This Video is FANTASTIC !!! Direct in the facts. If you are beginer, you MUST WATCH, if you are advanced it'll be a great opportunity to remember all you need to kayaking correct and safety. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
This video series is amazing. I just got my very first sea kayak after borrowing and renting them for years. John Dowd has a great voice too.
Thank you all for your encouraging comments.It is gratifying to know that sharing our experience via the video medium is so well appreciated.
Thank you for the video. Very informative and it is presented in a logical, easy to follow format. Great Video.
Without doubt the most informative kayaking video I've seen. I'm new to all of this at the grand old age of 52 and although I'm only sticking to my local river Avon in Stratford U K I'm absolutely LOVING It!
Thanks again, can't wait to watch them all now I've subscribed.
jvrt64..I agree ,this is a great video..I've been paddling for a few years...I started not many before your age...and I sometimes paddle on that river too in my sea kayak......Enjoy your new found venture,it's a wonderful experience!
Half way into this video I realize how beautiful and relaxing this sport/adventure can be. Super excellent instructional video. Thank you. 👍😜😍😎🙏
Great video!!!! I'm primarily a fishing kayaker but there is much knowledge to be gained from all of the experience shared within this video. The etiquette alone is something all boaters could benefit from. Thank you.
This is an excellent training video. The teaching is clear and simple. The best expression of basic paddling skills and deeper skills Ive seen on TH-cam.
Well done and thank you for putting this series together! !
Wanted to thank you from the bottom of my old heart and new kayak.
Awesome, great, very informative and done very smoothly.
Muchichísimas Gracias a todos....!!
Excellent video,very well put together as an introductory into sea kayaking. I watch it 3 times. Can't wait to start the others.
Absolutely the best beginning sea kayaking video out there. Well done!
What an EXCELLENT tutorial! Thank You for all you give to the paddling community!! Bought my first Sea Kayak today, and am taking some classes locally here in the PNW. So excited!
John Dowd always had the most pleasant, congenial intro to kayaking video. It almost puts me to sleep, it's so relaxing. But the eye candy and good info keep me awake.
Without words,thank you all very much and a special thanks to the Motley Crew and the Guitarist.A super informative visual experience.Thank You.
As a beginner kayaker, I am SO appreciative of these videos. Informative, entertaining, and very in-depth. Plus there is actually some production value. My boyfriend and I will stream episodes on the TV and watch it as if it were a documentary! Would love to see more.
Not sure if you are trolling, but as mentioned in the description it was first presented on DVD...
Excellent quality video. Loads of informative information for those who wish to get started in this activity. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
A very very good series of kayak vids. Thank you very much for sharing your extensive knowledge.
Thanks for the video is very useful, especially for people who lives where this activities at not common. Thanks again.
Very informative, excellent advice and well demonstrated drills. Thanks for sharing. All the best from Scotland
Great video, a must watch for anyone wanting to start sea kayaking.
I can't wait until I do ocean kayaking in a few years, it looks amazing
Absolutely the best sea kayaking video I`ve ever seen,very informative,very interesting & thoroughly entertaining,John`s presentation was both professional & humorous,but always relevant,eagerly looking for others in the series.
Nice video, it shows a lot of details about our beloved sport. Especially the part about travelling by sea kayak I like.Cheers!
Absolutely fine video. I enjoyed it very much. I want to start kayak padelling in summer 2014. It is full of information, good advice. I was in Canada and have done the West Coast Trail. So I know Vancouver Island a little. Very nice to see this pretty nature again.
Thanks for the video.
Excellent video, thanks very much for posting
Very informative video. Thank you for sharing.
Truely educational and demonstrates the beauty of a well planned and executed tour on the see..... I whish I can attend one of these tours. Very well done and Thanks!
Very helpful. A practical visual guide that has sent my Wife's and my own imagination a blaze with possibilities. Thanks.
Brilliant video, thanks for all the really useful information.
If you are scanning comments before you watch... this is an amazing video, packed with information for the beginner and well worth the watch. Videography, narration and content are captivating. NICE JOB!
Great video!
Probably the best I've seen. Especially relevant to me as it is filmed pretty much in my back yard including those pesky ferries to dodge!
Well presented and very informative.
Also a good sense of humour while staying to the point.
Great video John. Thanks for making it.
Gabriola Island! Love this video! Thank you for sharing.
Excellent video. Thank you .
The Sea Kayak community needs a John Dowd more than ever today.
Eh, there's a lot like him.
Not everyone is on TH-cam.
@@Wings_of_foam I hope so.
I just picked up a kayak and have been looking at videos lately. This one was very informative Thanks for post JD.
Great video! I like the long format, lets me sit down and enjoy it compared to the short clips on youtube. Can't wait for my new touring kayak to come in so I can try some of this out.
Great video! lots of good tips in there to solve problems i never even thought would be an issue as a prospective kayaker.
Enjoying this video! I’m going to take lessons soon and this is giving me a sneak peek at what to expect.
We're headed out to Friday Harbor in June and planning on some kayaking. Glad I found this video- very helpful.
Thank you John for sharing this fantastic video series. A friend and I are about to cross Bass straight in Australia and I have used your video as a bit of a refresher course. Cheers,
Thank you so much, you are a good teacher, and I enjoyed watching the video!
Great video very interesting for anyone thinking of starting to sea kayak.
Thx for taking the time to do a video. A lot of info and loved the funny bits. Cheers!
Heaps of good information & very professional presentation -- highly recommended!
Outstanding! Thank you
I love the slapstick scenes! That's definitely the way to do it. )
/… a joke guys. Great movie./
a great video, covered many areas that I have newly been exposed to. The video gave me tips to improve skills that I have not got down firmly.
Great stuff , as an enthusiastic beginner i've watched quite a few videos on technique etc and this is hands down by far the most informative , and in a very digestible format . oh and that smooth voice...well done.
Thanks john, my Long and thin tour/ sea kayak flipped today, now i learned how to prevent that
Thanks for the video! was alot of fun to watch and made me try kayaking!
Bravo! Great educational video. Thank you.
Learned a lot already. I'm new to kayaking Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thank you for this video. I started kayaking last summer (with an inflatable kayak from Gumotex). Sea kayaking has been on agenda and I have tried it a bit in good weather, but I learned already young to have a good respect for the sea so it is very good to learn some more skills before I try any overnight trips.
Great video, really enjoyed watching it. Phil (UK)
Thank you John and Bea for this great video, sharing your knowledge and showing all these beautiful places. Vielen Dank!
I like wearing hospital shoes when I wear my drysuit, (the white ones made of foam the nurses wear). I find they protect my feet are easy to get on/off, help with floatation and don't put a hole in the drysuit when on land. Just a tip I do.
I've kayaked a lot in Seattle but only on relatively mild waters (lake union and lake washington). I think I'm about to buy a kayak and learn how to sail with it. kind of excited. love the idea of offshore kayaking too, going somewhere remote over deep water.
Awesome video for beginners
Brilliant,thanks 👍
Thank you for the great videos!
Awesome video. Thanks!
Very nice video series. Very informative.
I've seen many vids..this is one that is well informative and nicely paced..Thank all involved..John and the Motley Crew too..,;-0)
This is a great 1st episode! I just found it- cant wait to watch more of your adventures.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks for sharing valuable information and techniques with the lovers of the sports. and FOR FREE!!! Kayaking is already an expensive sport but free instructional videos like this really helps! :D
Very informative and inspiring! I've always wanted to do expedition kayaking.
Excellent, both informative and enjoyable thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. Appreciate it a lot.
one thing i would recomend to sea kayakers is to also do some whitewater kayaking it teaches you to have a lot better balance and control in your kayak and you learn to read current and streams a lot better i live in norway best country for both whitewater and sea kayaking have been doing both for 8 years now and when i started getting used to whitewater kayaking skills it helped me a lot on the sea too can realy recomend kayaks from dagger for both
wonderful instruction video!
Thank you very much for your great movie.
I certainly learned a lot, which makes my kayaktrips safer.
I am looking forward learning more from you.
Greetings from Germany :-)
Enjoyed. And very helpful / informative. Thanks.
hi, Im from Switzerland and would like to thank you so much for sharing this Video. I'am just starting learning Kajak and this Video is realy educational for me. Thank you much.
Thanks a lot for sharing !
What a lovely informative and well presented episode. The motley crew are in all aspects of life, don't be part of the motley crew :-)
Thank you for sharing :-)
Hi Guys,
a great video. Many thanks for sharing it!!!
Regards, Jim (in Ireland)
Thank you for this very nice video and instructiones and tipps.
Thanks a lot for sharing good practical skills.
Thank you, this is such a great instructional vídeo. Love it.
Top marks from me great video Thank you
Awesome!
great video. thanks
Amazing ... Thank you guys!
Love it!
Great video
nice vid like the rolling practice part the best
Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much.
This is great tutorial. Thank you.
Great!
I am a (german) beginner and looking for informations like this! It is very helpful for me, to know, what is important for safety. And now, lets go for practice :-))
Excellent tutorial. Thank-you...
I really enjoyed that thank you I learnt a lot as well and I’ve watched a fair few tutorials
Thanks a million, great video,,
Check it out 6:33. No skeg, no rudder. Just paddle skill to keep the boat heading straight.
I liked this very much, thanks!
“Uncle sam’s got his finger on the switch”
AHAHAHA
Not anymore. The yanks turned off the fuzziness in the mid 1990's.
Love this!
really well done intro video, thx