Story: Canoeing and rafting

Rolling a kayak

Pete Newman, a member of Wellington’s Kupe Canoe Club, demonstrates a variety of techniques for righting an upturned kayak. Beginners learn how to do this as part of their safety training.

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Nancy Swarbrick, 'Canoeing and rafting - Organisations and issues', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/13096/rolling-a-kayak (accessed 25 April 2024)

Story by Nancy Swarbrick, published 24 Sep 2007, updated 18 Jul 2016