| Forward Paddling Clinic |
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From Wednesday, 03 September 2008
To Thursday, 31 December 2009
Every day |
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Want to lengthen your trips and stay up with the hotshots in the group?
Day 1:
The forward paddling stroke is the most used stroke in sea kayaking, unfortunately it is also the most neglected and abused stroke. An economical forward stroke makes trips more enjoyable, safer, and also lessens the chances of injury, i.e. Blisters, wrist injury, shoulder, back or elbow injury. No matter what boat you use or what paddles you prefer an efficient use of boat, paddles and body all combine to make forward paddling more economical.
10.00am Registration.
10.00am Introduction to the philosophy of forward paddling.
10.30 am – 1.00pm . On the water Covering paddle length, the perfect stroke. Wasted effort, correct posture. What muscles to use. Stroke play. Video session.
1.00pm –2.00pm Lunch and looking at videos from morning session.
2.00pm. – 4.00pm On the water correction of technique, fine tuning paddle and body movement. Learning exercises to improve technique.
Day 2:
10.00am - 4.00pm We now go on a trip and fine tune our skills in real conditions. You will be amazed by the difference.
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