Advanced Strokes Check List

Power & Touring Forward Stroke

Touring Angle (45° )

Power Angle (Aprox. 25° )

Posture (Head in Line with Spine)

Path of Paddle (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)

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

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

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 Paddle (Arc)

Feather Recovery

 

Draw Stroke

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

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

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

Posture (Relaxed and Upright)

Steady Heel

Upper Body & Lower Body Operate Independently

 

High Brace

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          

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 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