Pendle Paddlers
USEFUL LINKS
Want to know what those core strokes are follow these links:
https://www.kentcanoes.co.uk/imgs/Kent_Canoe_Article_BCU1_Star_Kayak.pdf
https://www.kentcanoes.co.uk/imgs/BCU_2_Star_kayak_new_article.pdf
http://www.eskapekayak.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Strokes-Photo-Handout-New-PDF.pdf
There are also great animations about strokes on Kayakpaddling https://www.kayakpaddling.net/
In particular have a look at these movement control strokes
Sweep turns, the basic turns https://www.kayakpaddling.net/2-4
Stern rudder, note this slows you down https://www.kayakpaddling.net/2-3
Carved turns, this requires you edge the boat https://www.kayakpaddling.net/2-5
PaddleEducation has some great sections on various techniques https://www.paddleeducation.com/whitewater-kayaking/stroke-work/
For slalom practice have a look at how to carve and edge a figure of 8 course
Torso rotation and use of your body in the kayak is also very important watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2-QS2zrThQ