How To Stern Squirt Your Kayak | Advanced Whitewater Kayaking Skills Series

This award-winning instructional film took home Best Instructional Film at the 2024 Paddling Film Festival. In this in depth and easy-to-follow lesson, Simon walks you through a clear step-by-step progression for learning a version of the Stern Squirt. This advanced kayaking maneuver is playful, dynamic, and full of variation, and the progression is designed to make it practical and achievable. With 25 years of coaching experience, Simon offers industry-leading online and in-person education. His teaching focuses on understanding the mechanics behind each movement so you can build consistency, control, and confidence on the water. The lesson covers prerequisites, ideal learning locations, a flatwater breakdown, how to apply the move in moving water, and detailed troubleshooting to help you identify and correct common errors. Whether you are working toward your first stern squirt or refining your technique, this comprehensive breakdown gives you the tools to progress with clarity and purpose. 0:15 Intro 0:54 Prerequisites 1:23 Ideal learning location 1:58 Why learn to stern squirt? 2:34 Flat water breakdown 4:38 Applying to moving water 4:49 Key components for moving water progression 6:52 Troubleshooting 7:46 Key points summary 8:27 Summary Like this video? Don't forget to like and subscribe! Feel free to leave any questions in the comment section below. TAKE A COURSE WITH US https://aqoutdoors.com/courses SHOP AQ OUTDOORS KAYAK COLLECTION https://aqoutdoors.com/collections/kayak FOLLOW US Find us on Instagram:   / aqoutdoors   Find us on Facebook:   / aqoutdoors   CONTACT US AQ Outdoors Edmonton: (p) 780 463-4892 (e) [email protected] Calgary: (p) 403 288-9283 (e) [email protected]