[Paddlewise] Efficient Paddle Stroke

I was watching a Globetrekker episode set in Prince William Sound (Alaska).
The guide mentioned that the sign of an "efficient" paddle is no drips on
the spray skirt. I'm not so sure this is even close to right. If there are
no drips on your spray skirt it's probably a sign of a low angle paddle
stroke.

But it got me to thinking. What *is* the sign of an efficient paddle stroke?
No noise? No splash? Maximum forward movement? I'm not talking about body
ergonomics here but just the simple paddle stroke all by itself.

This should be interesting.


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
www.nwkayaking.net
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