Hi <<In the BCU's 3 star award syllabus (downloadable from their webpage), the following is said regarding the hanging draw: "The kayak should move sideways without the paddle moving in relation to the boat, or the kayak turning. (It may be necessary for the bow to be held at a slight angle away from the paddle.)" ...so it's an acceptable way of doing the stroke for BCU at least. But then again, you can always make it sweeter.>> You should not need to initiate the hanging draw with a sweep stroke. More than likely you do not have the paddle positioned properly off your hip. Depending on you boat, the paddle may need to be placed in front of or behind your hip. Experimentation will determine the proper positioning. A BCU 3 star assessment would probably look for the hanging draw to be initiated with a forward stroke. Try the following: 1. Paddle forward generating good forward momentum. 2. Rotate your torso toward the direction you want to move (we like to call this facing your work). 3. Edge your boat 4. Plant the blade at your hip with the blade parallel to the center line of the boat and the paddle shaft as vertical as possible. 5. Open the paddle blade. 6. You should move gracefully sideways, For more information check out _http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/Pages/ExpertCenter/Propulsion/Propulsion-4.shtml_ (http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/Pages/ExpertCenter/Propulsion/Propulsion-4.shtml) regards sid bcu coach 3 sea *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Apr 17 2005 - 16:12:52 PDT
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