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Intro to Rock Gardening: Low Abrasion Rock Launch
Bill Vonnegut explains various methods for get on the water without damaging your kayak
rock gardening
Rock gardening is one of the most rapidly growing disciplines in ocean paddlesports. The intensity of whitewater kayaking meets the play of longboat surfing as paddlers hone their skills along rocky coastlines. Check in here for rock gardening skills, gear, videos and event information.
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Video: Just Add Water — Rock Gardening
Watch rock gardening highlights from the 2016 season with Neptune's Rangers as they surf shifting whitewater in coastal rocks
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Surfski Rock Gardening, South African Style
Aptly named Richard von Wildmann shreds Port Elizabeth's 'Suctions' in an Epic V7 surfski
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Video: How To Use Sculling Braces In The Rock Gardens
'Rock Work,' an instructional video from David Santaniello
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Intro to Rock Gardening: Essential Gear
Bill Vonnegut's primer on the best boats, paddles, gloves and helmets for ocean whitewater
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Rock Gardening Video: The Hazards of Filming
Awareness and Filming Risks
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Intro to Rock Gardening: Timing
A few tips for learning to time your runs on the oceans
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Intro to Rock Gardening: Hiding Places & Transition Zones
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Intro to Rock Gardening: Strokes and Braces
Being able to control your boat through turbulent water is key to paddling in rock gardens
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Intro to Rock Gardening: Rescues and Training
Tips to help you prepare for the inevitable
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Video: Extreme Rock Gardening, Om Mani Padme OMG!
Exploring coastal rock gardens with California's daring "Neptune's Rangers"
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Intro to Rock Gardening: Running Pour-Overs
'Pour-overs provide the biggest thrill in our ocean playground.'
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Intro to Rock Gardening: Running Features
Pick a line, visualize your run, and play it safe
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Intro to Rock Gardening: Understanding Waves
Part three of our rock gardening skills series
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Intro to Rock Gardening: Features
Part two of our rock gardening series with Bill Vonnegut
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What Is Rock Gardening?
A veteran sea kayaking instructor explains the growing sport of ocean whitewater paddling