J Strokes -

Are you planning to use this for or as the stern paddler in a tandem canoe? How to Do a J-Stroke - Canoe Technique

: Power the stroke with your core and back rather than just your arms to avoid fatigue. j strokes

: New paddlers often "pry" too hard, causing the boat to swerve in the opposite direction. Apply just enough resistance to maintain a straight line. Are you planning to use this for or

: A less efficient version of the J-stroke where the paddler keeps their thumb pointing up and prys against the gunwale (the edge of the boat). Apply just enough resistance to maintain a straight line

: Turn the power face of the paddle away from the canoe. This puts the blade in a vertical position where the water provides resistance, acting as a rudder to nudge the stern away and straighten the bow.

: The greater the angle you turn the blade, the stronger the corrective force. Common Variations