It is good if an instructor
stands beside people when they do their first capsize. Here's
why
instructor
takes over same
thing again
A first capsize
a
first capsize
How and why to swim a kayak
swim
a kayak
How to do a back paddle to turn a
kayak.
push
to turn
How to paddle forwards
forward
paddling basics
With a skeg on most beginners are able to paddle
forwards easily. If the kayak turns more than a little to
one side it is best to do a pushing stroke (see above) to turn it back
until it is pointing where you want to go, then start paddling
forwards again.