Canoe Clinic #1: Forward, Back and Cross Forward Strokes

Some boat control experience necessary.

This clinic will focus on improving your forward, backward and cross forward stroke. The forward stroke is hardest to learn and is a lifelong learning process. There are two kinds of "J" strokes, "Traditional J" for cruising and "River J" for whitewater. Paddling backward is necessary for back ferry boat control in twisty moving water or whitewater.

Topics Will Include:

• ·      Two types of “J” Strokes – 

• ·      Forward, Backward, Cross Forward
• ·      The Brakes – How to stop a canoe
• ·      Backward with reverse “J”
•     Bracing

You may use either a whitewater or flat water canoe. Tandem students need to bring their partner.

Cost: ($20 ACA-Members)  ($30 Non-ACA Members)

Boat Rental Free.

NOTE: All participants must sign a waiver. Please use link below. 

Online waiver for non-ACA Members

NOTE: All participants must sign a waiver. Please use link below. 

Online waiver for non-ACA Members

For further information, please contact Looie Voorhees at training@philacanoe.org