by Eric Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Rolling and Bracing, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs
Reverse Compound Stroke – A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backward Kayaking The Reverse Compound Stroke is an essential technique that combines backward paddling with spin-momentum, offering numerous benefits such as enhanced paddle dexterity, improved...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 30, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Lifestyle, News, Whitewater Blogs
Dave Spears of Tip-a-Canoe, a livery in Tennessee since 1972 saw the cream-colored Ringer on my Facebook page and decided he had to have it. Dave learned to roll years ago, but never actually used it in whitewater and had since forgotten. It was time to get a...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 30, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
S-Turn Stroke The S-Turn Stroke is a combination of a Forwards Sweep, a closed face stern draw, a feather forwards of the paddle (our first feathering exercise) and then a forward sweep to turn the boat the other way… then repeat. Sweep, Draw, Feather Forward,...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 30, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
The C-Stroke is your first compound stroke. This means you are mixing two different strokes into one. C-Stroke The C- Stroke is a combination of a closed-faced bow draw and a forward stroke. Remember when we did the drill where we paddled around in a circle using...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 20, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Your kayak is designed to go backwards and forwards. You need to learn to go backwards, too. Getting comfortable paddling backwards is an important part of kayaking. Back ferries, boat scouting, backing away from obstacles, etc.. are all easier if you are...
