Skills Practice Series: Different Strokes

For this session of our weekly practice series, we plan to practice and refine our paddling strokes and technique (this can change depending on what folks want to do). We will be focusing on turning and maneuvering fundamentals as well as edging to improve boat control, efficiency, and confidence. The session is coordinated by Tom Allen, a member of the Skill Building Team at SMSKN, but participants are encouraged to share their own knowledge and experience with other paddlers so that we all learn from and support each another.

• Trip level: Beginner (Level 1) and above
• Bring: sea-worthy kayak with attachable spray deck, kayak must float when swamped, PFD, immersion clothing appropriate for water temperatures.
• Be ready to paddle at 3:00 PM, we will have some discussion before hand
• Please check weather and tide conditions before arriving so that you can prepare appropriately.

Strokes to practice may include but will not be limited to forward, reverse, sweeps, draws and rudders. Whether you are learning a new stroke or fine-tuning an existing one working with other paddles is an excellent way to make progress.

If you have not already, please complete the SMSKN participant agreement online at https://www.smskn.net/club-documents/1116-2/
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