Best videos on YouTube for basic sea kayaking skills

Below are come great instructional videos for basic sea kayaking techniques.
There is nothing quite so beneficial as one on one time on the water with a good instructor, but watching videos like these, visualising and internalising the movements and later practicing them on the water with friends, must be a close second.

This list is evolving as I come across new and interesting videos on YouTube. If you know of better examples, please share them in the comments.

I'll let Tom Nickels kick us off with a quick introduction.

Forward stroke.
This is the stroke we spend 99% of the time doing, but spend the least amount of time training to get right. Having a good forward stroke opens up all kinds of possibilities in your sea kayaking.

Reversing.

Might not seem that important now, but when you feel yourself being drawn into a tight spot by a wave or tidal stream, you'll be glad you practised the 'Get the hell out of here' stroke.

 

Edging.
Another vital skill to develop, and the earlier you get confident in it, the better you will be. Edging is a vital ingredient in almost every other stroke. Sea kayaking without edging would be like making a sauce without roux.

Here's a good way to really push your edging, by being set up with a low brace if you push too far.

 

Forward and reverse sweep strokes.

It seems basic, and obvious, but you use them all the time, so important to get them right.

 

Torso rotation.

I'm not convinced that Tom Nickels doesn't have a big hole in the bottom of his boat, and is actually walking on the seabed here!

Stern rudder.

A massively useful stroke, but often taught and practised wrongly. Always remember the "paddler's box".

 

Bow rudder.

Another extremely useful stroke, particularly in tight places, such as around rocks and boulders. It may be helpful to think of the stern rudder for steering (small adjustments in heading, even while moving ahead at speed) and the bow rudder for turning (big changes of heading, while moving ahead slowly).

 

Cross bow rudder.

More ergonomic than a standard bow rudder, this stroke protects the shoulders better and can be used in more energetic situations. It requires good torso rotation, and good edging. It is also highly effective with a wing paddle.

Hanging draw.

Another stroke that you will use more frequently that you would expect.

 

Draw stroke.

An everyday stroke, that if done right can be remarkably effective.

 

 

Sculling draw.

Another everyday stroke used when in groups, or manoeuvring in and out of tight places. Note how he is using his core muscles, not his arms to do the work.

Low brace.

The first, safest and most effective way to keep you upright in your boat.

Low brace turn.

An aggressive turning stroke that can be done at speed, in turbulent conditions (such as at an eddyline), but if done incorrectly can catch you out.

 

High brace.

A more committed recovery stroke. The last line of defence against a capsize. 

 

High brace turn.

Less commonly used, but an elegant and powerful stroke. 

Sculling for support.

There are mixed opinions on this stroke about body position. Should you lay back or be upright? Laying back certainly makes it easier, but maybe more prone to injury than upright.

I've also heard it said that sculling for support isn't used in sea kayaking, but I've swam in a sticky spot because I didn't scull for support instinctively.
You won't react the right way instinctively unless you practice all the time.