Kayaking Tour in Cancun - How to!

Top 10 Kayaking & Paddle Tips

Essential Advice for Your Kayak Adventure

1. Check Your Equipment: Inspect your kayak, paddleboard, before you launch to ensure everything’s in top shape.
2. Center Your Weight: Sit upright with your hips aligned at the kayak’s widest point to maintain optimal balance.
3. Adjust Your Paddle: Choose a paddle length that matches your height and the kayak’s width for efficient strokes.
4. Grip & Hand Placement: Hold the shaft with hands shoulder-width apart and knuckles aligned to keep the blade vertical.
5. Full Stroke Technique: Reach forward fully, plant the blade, then pull straight back past your hip in one smooth motion.
6. Rotate Your Torso: Engage your core and twist from your hips—not just your arms—to generate more power.
7. High Elbow Exit: At the end of each stroke, lift your elbow out of the water first to set up the next reach.
8. Maintain Steady Rhythm: Establish a consistent cadence—reach, pull, recover—to conserve energy over long distances.
9. Scan & Stay Aware: Keep your eyes on the horizon to spot obstacles, shifts in wind, and changing currents.