This was in introductory course, so we spent a lot of time covering strokes – forward sweep, reverse sweep, 360 degree turn, forward stroke, reverse stroke, stopping, stern rudder, stern pry, beam draw and low brace. The focus was on shaft angle, (high, medium and low), good torso rotation, and paddle placement. Each stoke was demonstrated, and then we had individual coaching to make sure that we got it right. After strokes, we covered wet exits and assisted/unassisted rescues. I did a t-rescue as the rescuer and as the rescuree. A paddle float rescue was demonstrated, so I can try it sometime.
It was an excellent program. I’m definitely glad that I did it, and I highly recommend it. The trick will be to remember everything once I get the new boat out on the water.
Few pictures here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/eckilson/albums/72177720301297406
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