The technique essentials every kayak paddler should know.

A very detailed analysis of kayaking (canoeing) technique by Ivan Lawler, seven times world champion. The masterclass was held at Richmond Canoe Club in January 2017.

Ivan has done a new (better) series of technique videos here:
Day 1 - Foot Drive - Ivan Lawler Kayak Technique Series
Day 1 - Foot Drive - Ivan Lawler Kayak Tec...

Day 2 - Leg Drive - Ivan Lawler Kayak Technique Series
Day 2 - Leg Drive - Ivan Lawler Kayak Tech...

Day 3 -Trunk - Ivan Lawler Kayak Technique Series
Day 3 -Trunk - Ivan Lawler Kayak Technique...

Day 4 - Chest and Shoulders - Ivan Lawler Kayak Technique Series
Day 4 - Chest and Shoulders - Ivan Lawler ...

Day 5 - Top Arm -  Ivan Lawler Kayak Technique Series
Day 5 - Top Arm -  Ivan Lawler Kayak Techn...

Day 6: Bottom arm - Ivan Lawler Kayak Technique Series
Day 6: Bottom arm - Ivan Lawler Kayak Tech...

Full playlist from the technique masterclass: Ivan Lawler Kayak (Canoeing) Racing Techni...

Other very good technique videos:

Ivan Lawler: Video
Knut Holmann: Knut. The best technician ever?
Lisa Carrington: Lisa Carrington Technique
Kayak racing technique analyis Knut. The best technician ever?