Short description: efficient strokes, boat control, how biomechanics and physics play out in paddling
Skills, drills, concepts: body weight location and posture (center of gravity versus center of buoyancy), edging versus leaning, torso rotation (separation of the upper and lower body), joint safety (box, flex), moving the boat versus the paddle, forward strokes, back strokes, sweep strokes (components, spinning versus carving), draw strokes (static, dynamic, bow, stern, open, closed, neutral, water pressure and blade faces), turns, bracing (minimize paddle weighting)
Main emphasis: strokes work (aimed at improving people’s boat control and understanding of strokes biomechanics and physics)
Target audience: paddlers who are interested in improving their canoe maneuvering skills and making their paddling both easier and more effective
Equipment needed: pool gear (towel, paddling shirt/rash guard – maybe neoprene, paddling shorts, whatever - pool temperature runs a bit cool at 80°F), canoe, canoe paddle, life jacket if you are not completely confident and comfortable swimming
Skills needed to take the class: ability to get in and out of your canoe from pool side
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Short description: efficient strokes, boat control, how biomechanics and physics play out in paddling
Skills, drills, concepts: body weight location and posture (center of gravity versus center of buoyancy, cheek weighting, deck weighting, paddle weighting), edging versus leaning, torso rotation (separation of the upper and lower body), joint safety (box, flex), moving the boat versus the paddle, forward strokes, back strokes, sweep strokes (components, spinning versus carving), draw strokes (static, dynamic, bow, stern, open, closed, neutral, water pressure and blade faces), turns, bracing (blade faces and elbows, sculling braces, balance on edge, minimize paddle weighting)
Main emphasis: strokes work (aimed at improving people’s boat control and understanding of strokes biomechanics and physics)
Target audience: paddlers who are interested in improving their kayak maneuvering skills and making their paddling both easier and more effective
Equipment needed: pool gear (towel, paddling shirt/rash guard – maybe neoprene, paddling shorts, whatever - pool temperature runs a bit cool at 80°F), kayak, kayak paddle, life jacket if you are not completely confident and comfortable swimming
Skills needed to take the class: ability to get in and out of your canoe from pool side |