Introduction to Kayak Paddle Strokes
Clinic
Goes over technique and practice of six basic and very useful strokes.
Prerequisites: None
Course length: 3 hours.
Class ratio: 1 instructor: 6 participants.
Location: Pool
Open water – calm conditions
Conditions: Wind calm (< 8 knots). Sea state calm to rippled.
What you may expect to learn from this Clinic:
Hand and paddle position for using the most practiced strokes
Arm, body technique, position and torso rotatation
Forward stroke
Stopping
Backward Stroke
Sweep strokes
Draw strokes
Most important will be the confidence you gain in your paddling ability.