Pendle Paddlers
USEFUL LINKS
KAYAKING
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
CANOE STUFF
The J Stroke - have a look at Ray Goodwin's site https://www.raygoodwin.com/
and his YouTube tutorial mastering the J Stroke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmExaexsCAQ
Ray also has lots of others youtube videos on the key canoe strokes
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe_N5xHLPIVIBHbFUo9K2j32RWE4YuxN2
Trimming your Canoe is an important
For the more advanced Canoeing there is the world of Freestyle canoeing (Dancing with Canoes)
Some great information available via https://freestylecanoeing.com/
Heeling the canoe (ie having the canoe on its edge) why see
https://freestylecanoeing.com/a-pitch-for-heeling-part-1/
Choosing your Canoe - they arent all the same see
https://www.trailspace.com/articles/canoe-shapes-curves.html
SAFETY
A great intro into what you need to think about before going on the water see the link below - Thanks to Amelia and Kelly for giving us this link
https://www.seattleyachts.com/basic-safety-tips-for-boating-and-kayaking
Buoyancy Aids
The RNLI has a good webpage on Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids
https://rnli.org/safety/lifejackets
Make sure you download the pdf to get all the detail - https://rnli.org/-/media/rnli/downloads/1983319_choose_it_wear_it_final_may_19.pdf?rev=017c2179f85a477db5ab7f89d37ee35f&fd=true
PERSONAL PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Start
Real novice, encouragement based could be run in 1 session
https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/download/392/
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Working towards independence
https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/download/393/
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Independent paddler, efficient and safe paddler style wise
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