Eddy Exits Using SHARC

SHARC is a strategy that increases your speed when exiting an eddy. By intentionally exiting on a wide long arc, and once in the current shortening the arc, your canoe will go further and faster than if you had used just forward strokes. The SHARC strategy assists in crossing fast current particularly when a surf wave is not present to assist lateral movement. Using SHARC is just one of the tools that make a canoeist appear to move “magically” fast while appearing to be hardly paddling at all!

[@user-cv6qm3wz5l]

Hey Andrew and Carol - I always look forward to these tips. Great filming! Rory

[@westwoodoutdoors]

Thanks Rory! Glad you like them.

[@CanadianSledDog]

Very useful and easy to understand! I'm sure I'll be able to apply this to my own paddling!

[@westwoodoutdoors]

Great to hear! If you have any questions reach out!

[@jean-francoisgirard2052]

Great video! Great technique!

[@westwoodoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@pereriksson2085]

Thanks a lot :)

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You're welcome!