How can I get my kayak to go faster?

September 20th, 2009 | by admin |

Would rubbing ski wax or crisco on the hull improve my speed? Is there a wax or other lubricant that will help me slide faster? Also I have a low-end bending branches paddle… can I get one that makes the boat go faster for under $100?

Three main things bro:

1. keep your boat as light as possible. Don’t haul around a bunch of excess gear, or you’ll be paddling against all of that excess displaced water. Keep your boat dry, carry a sponge to get any extra water out of your cockpit. A light boat is a fast boat.
2. Paddle using your torso, and not your arms. Keep your arms locked, and rotate your torso while paddling. Your torso muscles are stronger than your arm muscles.
3. Work out/practice. Stay in good shape, and your boat will be a fast boat.

Hope that helps. Happy (and speedy) boating!

  1. 6 Responses to “How can I get my kayak to go faster?”

  2. By galaxiexl on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply

    Throw out that Anchor and the cooler full of beer!
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  3. By eric j on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply

    just paddle harder and faster
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  4. By Scout on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply

    There is a kayak wax called Sex Wax you can get it at http://www.coloradokayak.com it would really help if you specified the kind of kayak eg, whitewater, sea, rec.
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    10 yers paddling

  5. By campaholicone2000 on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply

    What kind of boat are you in (sea kayak, sit on top, whitewater play boat, surf kayak, recreational)?

    What kind of water are you in (flat / lake, open ocean, slow river, whitewater)?

    How long have you been paddling?

    Do you have this DVD? http://www.paddling.net/store/showProduct.html?product=174

    Proper forward stroke, with proper posture, torso rotation, and blade position will help you accelerate.

    Wax?? Forget it.

    P.S. the paddle isn’t what’s making the boat move. YOU are. Lock your arms in the "paddlers box" and twist from the hips. No biceps, just core muscles.

    Good luck!
    References :
    http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?42
    http://www.usawildwater.com/training/fwdstroke.htm
    http://www.kayaklakemead.com/forward-stroke.html
    http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/Pages/ExpertCenter/propulsion/Propulsion-1.shtml
    http://www.seakayak.ws/kayak/kayak.nsf/NavigationList/NT000032EE

  6. By Serafim on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply

    Three main things bro:

    1. keep your boat as light as possible. Don’t haul around a bunch of excess gear, or you’ll be paddling against all of that excess displaced water. Keep your boat dry, carry a sponge to get any extra water out of your cockpit. A light boat is a fast boat.
    2. Paddle using your torso, and not your arms. Keep your arms locked, and rotate your torso while paddling. Your torso muscles are stronger than your arm muscles.
    3. Work out/practice. Stay in good shape, and your boat will be a fast boat.

    Hope that helps. Happy (and speedy) boating!
    References :

  7. By wkbordr25 on Sep 21, 2009 | Reply

    Maybe your ores have something to do with it.
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