Rolling course

The Eskimo Roll, or just the "roll" is near mythical in the paddling milieu. All kayak paddlers who talk with "non-paddlers" early on receive the question: Do you know the roll?

Some get very disappointed when I say that I have never used the roll on trips, only in training. And when I say the roll does not have much to do with padling trips, they often look strangely at me. But, that is my own honest opinion. That is not to say that you should not learn it. It is important for your continued development in sea kayaking, but you must remember that it does not work every the time.

The rolling course lasts for three hours. Those who know sculling from before easily manage it within that time.