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Ben Lawry Instructional Series
Intermediate Forward Stroke Clinic
Have you been spending a lot of time refining your forward stroke? The intermediate forward stroke clinic builds upon the principles that efficiency and correct body use are the keys here to keep you paddling
for hours at a time with ease and grace. We will have a look at the forward stroke you have developed and offer fine tuning as well as an action plan for future practice. Begin witha quick recap of Forward Stroke Clinic, both on land and on the water and start adding a few new components. We'll find opportunities to use and refine our skills, concentrating on keeping the kayak and its momentum moving forward as efficiently as possible. We'll practice turns (both going up and down current), choosing good lines, picking up swells, wakes, and/or waves. Learn when to increase or decrease power output.
Core, Distance and Nutrition Paddling
The goal for Core Paddling is to provide a solid ergonomic and
efficient set of skills for people to grow through their kayaking career.
The subjects covered are correct grip and hand placement in the paddle
shaft, check on boat fit, and an explanation of terms. Balance, posture,
and tilting are covered as is correct blade and boat use to guarantee
a good foundation to grow from. Strokes covered may include forward and
reverse sweeps, pivot turns, reverse stroke, forward stroke, and low braces. Techniqes will build towards distance efficiency and the role of nutrition in performance.
Efficiency, Speed & Racing Technique
Flow from Intermediate Forward Stroke and Core Paddling into the world of going fast and far. Work to make your style more efficient and effective. Pick up technical information on boat, body and paddles. Start to build a training program to help put you at your best speed through consistent practice and skills development.
Intro to Short Boat Surfing
An introduction to the skills needed to play
safely in the surf, followed by a practice session in small waves. Included
in this class, we cover
how to take advantage of a following sea, setting up to land, riding
the wave and the foam pile. Leaving the beach, stroke timing and basic
tactics for dealing with on-coming waves are also covered. Sit on top short boats will be offered, students may bring their own sit on top or decked short boats.
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