Canoecopia resources – PaddlingExercises.com – Canoe and Kayak Paddling Exercises

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Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling

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Power to the Paddle Stretches (PDF download)
Power to the Paddle Mobility Drills (PDF download)
Mobility drills demo (video)
Resistance band exercise demo (video)
Foam rolling demo (video)

How to perfectly pack your kayak for a multi-day trip

How to perfectly pack your kayak infographic (PDF download)
Sample kayak camping packing list (PDF file)

Five things I wish someone would have told me before I started kayaking

Navigating the Seas with Nautical Charts

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Paddling the Blue podcast

While you’re here, check out the Paddling the Blue podcast. Through this podcast, I interview fascinating people from around the world doing great things from the seat of a boat.

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Paddling the Blue podcast

Paddling The Blue Podcast

John Chase interviews inspiring paddlers from the US and across the globe doing great things from the seat of a kayak. If you want to learn about sea kayaking destinations, trips, and personalities from the world of paddle sports, we have you covered!

Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. Our guest, Keith Wikle, is a prolific surf kayaker and coach from the Great Lakes region. In this episode, Keith shares his journey into the world of surf kayaking, his mentors, and his experience organizing paddling events. He also offers valuable tips to enhance your surfing skills and enjoyment when the waves kick up.

Join us as Keith discusses his background, the transition from sea kayaking to surf kayaking, and the unique challenges and rewards of surfing the Great Lakes. He also reflects on his contributions to the paddling community through events like the West Michigan Coastal Kayakers Association symposium and his own event, the Gales.

Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or just starting out, Keith’s insights and stories are sure to inspire. Enjoy the episode!

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