OWW Blog
In this taster lesson from our White Water Safety and Rescue course, we look at two important protocols that help paddlers make decisions during a rescue situation: Self, Team, Swimmer, Equipment and Shout, Reach, Throw, Paddle, Go.
The first protocol focuses on the order of priorities during an in...
Having the right equipment can make learning to roll much easier. Not because you need lots of specialist kit, but because a comfortable, well-fitted setup gives you the best chance of concentrating on the movement rather than fighting your equipment.
In general, you want to learn to roll in the bo...
You asked for “Back Deck Roll” lessons and we listened. We are exited to share that we have added a series of new lessons to our "Rolling Course" that break this fast and technical roll down into simple, manageable steps. Whether you've never tried a back deck roll before or you're looking to make y...
If your kayak doesn’t fit you properly, you’re not truly connected to it. Every movement you make gets lost, and the boat feels like it’s slopping around underneath you. But when your outfitting is properly dialled in, the kayak becomes an extension of your body, responding instantly to even the sma...
When your team is assembled and you’ve chosen your destination, the next crucial step is planning based on reliable, up-to-date information. Modern kayaking offers a wealth of tools that make this easier than ever. By combining river gauge data with weather forecasts, you can make informed decisions...
In this taster lesson from our “Strokes Course”, we walk through a series of simple but powerful exercises designed to sharpen your blade awareness, improve boat control, and build confidence steering from the back of the kayak.
We cover:
âś… Target Practice
âś… Snaking turns
âś… Using a rudder on a s...
The OWW Strokes Course is a structured, skills-focused online course designed to help you build strong, reliable whitewater technique from the ground up. As well as working on these strokes in isolation, this course shows how they fit together and how they’re applied on the river.
Across this cours...
When descending a waterfall or drop, there is one moment that matters more than any other: the lip.
The way you interact with the lip determines your boat angle, your line, and ultimately whether your descent is controlled and safe. Once you’re in free fall, there’s very little you can change, the ...
If you've ever looked over the lip of a waterfall, heart racing, paddle steady, wondering what comes next, you'll know there's nothing in kayaking quite like that moment. If you haven't experienced this thrill yet or you want to dial your skills for bigger drops, then you will love our newest course...
Many of us were originally taught that the “classic” break-in angle is a simple 45 degrees. Hit the eddy line at that angle, lift the edge, carve into the flow, job done.
But in reality, it isn’t quite that simple. There is no single magic angle that works for every river, every eddy, or every padd...
When you’re paddling whitewater, one of the most important - and often most intimidating - features you’ll encounter is the stopper. Known by other names, such as a hole, a hydraulic, or a pour-over, stoppers can make or break a run. They can slow you down, flip you, or hold you in place if you’re n...
 We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new online course:
Reading and Understanding the River. This course is designed to give paddlers of all levels the knowledge and skills to choose, assess, and navigate whitewater rivers confidently. Whether you're an experienced kayaker or just s...
