Today's kayak class focused on the roll (last class) I decided before I arrived that I would choose a smaller kayak that might roll easier - that made a big difference. At first I struggled, my paddle would dive down and I couldn't get up. Fortunately the instructor had the pool depth set so we could brace off the bottom and that helped me learn the hip flick technique and then combine that with the sweep. I rolled several times bracing off the bottom then transitioned into a full roll without the help of bracing from the bottom of the pool. The critical part was to have faith that the procedure will work. I found it useful to lean over towards the paddle side of the boat after I was upside down. Then sweep ensuring the power face was on the surface of the water then follow the paddle with my head (*eyes) and combine that with a hip flick towards the end while leaning back. At any rate, it worked for me. Heeha!
I practiced it as much as I could to develop muscle memory. I would like to go back and try it on the wider kayak - I am sure that would be a challenge.
I practiced it as much as I could to develop muscle memory. I would like to go back and try it on the wider kayak - I am sure that would be a challenge.