The Science of Canoeing By Richard Cox

(iii) View from Side
Common faults:
Pulling past the hip - a slow exit causing the boat speed to move the paddle forward relative to the water. (If
paddle exit during feathering is done too slowly, an unwanted drag results).
4. Recovery
The completion of the existing action establishes the horizontal paddle position, preparing the paddler for the
next stroke which will take place on the right side of the boat. Once the paddle blade has left the water, the right
hand (assuming a right feathered paddle) rotates the shaft of the paddle to position the blade for draw on the
right side and the body position is then diametrically opposed to that described at the beginning of the left
stroke. A slight pause is often noticeable here, especially in team boats, where the canoe may glide on its own.
The stroke on the left side is then taken identical fashion.
Figure 4.7: The Recovery Phase '
(i) View from Above
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