['To Kayak' videotape masters]

Date1976

Can DescriptionsTwo videotape masters of 1975 Peg Dice production 'To Kayak,' a history of kayaking, types of boats, paddles, safety equipment and kayaking techniques, with scenes of slalom and whitewater kayak racing. NHF cataloguer's notes, 11/94: Describes history of kayaking. Eskimo use of kayaks. Shows Eskimo roll (rolling kayak in water). Good shots of whitewater kayaking. Description of different types of kayak paddles and safety equipment. Instructions on how to get into kayak, paddling strokes, bracing and rolling kayak, tacking upstream. Demonstration of techniques in a pool and in a river. Shows how to scout river and when to portage. Shows Savage River, northern Maryland. Whitewater kayak racing, slalom gates and wild water time. Demonstration of English gate or the wiggle test. 'Original music by William Moersch.'