Power & Touring Forward Stroke (Video)
- TouringAngle (45° )
- PowerAngle (Aprox. 25° )
- Posture(Head in Line with Spine)
- Path ofPaddle (Foot to Hip)
- Torso Rotation (10 to 2 o’clock)
- Bottom Arm Extended at Catch
- Top Arm Extends During Power Phase
- Boat Travels in Straight Line
Reverse Stroke (Back Stroke) (Video)
- Posture (Upright)
- Low Brace Presentation at Catch Phase
- Catch 45° from Stern Offside
- Arm Over Center of Sprayskirt at Catch Phase
- Push Down, In and Forward
- Torso Rotates (10 to 2 O’clock)
- Power Stops Near Knee
- Water Arm Extends During Power Phase
Forward Sweep (Video)
- Posture (Upright)
- Blade Immersed
- Low Shaft Angle
- Length of Stroke (Tip to Tip)
- Path of Paddle (Arc)
- Torso Rotation (Eyes on Paddle)
- Push/Pull Action at the End
- On Side Arm 6″ to 8″ behind body
- Both Hands Over the Water
- Feather Recovery
Reverse Sweep (Video)
- Posture (Upright)
- Low Brace Presentation (Elbow up)
- On Side Arm 6″ to 8″ behind body
- Both Hands Over the Water
- Low Shaft Angle
- Push Down and Out
- Torso Rotation (Eyes on Paddle)
- Blade Immersed
- Length of Stroke (Tip to Tip)
- Path of addle (Arc)
- Feather Recovery
Draw Stroke (Video)
- Posture (Upright and Faces Work)
- Vertical Paddle Angle
- Both Hands Over Water
- In Water Recovery (Top Thumb Points Away)
- Heel (Boat Dependent)
- The Boat Moves Evenly Abeam
Sculling Draw (Video)
- Posture (Upright and Faces Work)
- Vertical Paddle Angle
- Both Hands Over Water
- Blade Angle of Attack 45° or Less
- Heel (Boat Dependent)
- The Boat Moves Evenly Abeam
Sideslip (Video)
- Posture (Upright and Faces Work)
- Vertical Paddle Angle
- Both Hands Over Water
- Placement : Close to Hip then Adjusts
- Blade Angle of Attack 45° or Less
- Leading Edge Pointed in Direction of Travel
- Heel (Boat Dependent)
- The Boat Moves Evenly Abeam with Static Blade
J Lean-Edging (Video)
- Posture (Relaxed and Upright)
- Steady Heel
- Upper Body & Lower Body Operate Independently
- Power Face Presented to the Water
- Elbows Down and Knuckles Up
- Water Arm Elbow Bent
- Horizontal Shaft Angle
- Paddle Placement Perpendicular to Boat
- Paddle Close to Body
- Timing (Paddle then Body)
- C to C Motion
- Head Stays Down to the End
- Recovery: Slice Blade out with Knuckles Forward
Low Brace (Video)
- Back Face Presented to the Water
- Elbows Up and Knuckles Down Water
- Arm Elbow Bent
- Horizontal Shaft Angle
- Paddle Placement Perpendicular to Boat
- Paddle Close to Body
- Timing (Paddle then Body
- C to C Motion
- Head Stays Down to the End
- Recovery: Slice Blade out with Knuckles Forward
Low Brace Turn (Video)
- Underway
- Fluid Transition Between Strokes
- Posture (Upright and Relaxed)
- Initiates Turn Paddle
- Placement in Low Brace Position
- Water
- Arm Elbow is Slightly Bent
- Conclusion
- – Bow Draw
- Onside J Lean (Steady)
- At Least 90° Turn
L3 STROKES
