Eddy Turns Using Wave Troughs

Using wave troughs and wave interference patterns are the best strategy for eddy exits. "Eddy Turns Using Wave Troughs" is the second in a 3 part Eddy Turn series of videos showing the progression of Novice, Intermediate and Advanced eddy turn maneuvers. Look for "Eddy Turns Using Arcs" and "Eddy Turns Using ShARC". Additional resources include "Carving Tandem Eddy Turns Using MITH and for solo canoes "Carving Using 2X4".

[@serpensphile]

VERY good instruction! Thanks!

[@westwoodoutdoors]

You're welcome! Glad you like it!

[@16prospector]

Great instruction as usual! Well done and well explained.

[@westwoodoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@its_me_l7973]

good job guys awesome video this taught me a lot!

[@westwoodoutdoors]

Glad you liked it!

[@delriv5238]

Well done. Thank you.

[@westwoodoutdoors]

You're welcome!

[@stefmcardle4781]

Great addition to the body of knowledge out there! Awesome footage and adding the green for wave interference patterns really helped make it obvious. I wonder - you didn’t mention carving vs a flat hull.

[@westwoodoutdoors]

Thanks Stef! Great question. If your eddy exit follows an arcing path, generally tilt the canoe. If your exit involves front surfing out into current, keep the hull flat and save the tilt for arcing off of the wave. There may be exceptions to this technique, but the majority of time, this will enhance stability and lead to a successful eddy exit.

[@perrygauthier1174]

This video is easy to understand for someone like me that need visuals. Thank you for putting in the time for us just getting into white water. Can you please let me know the brand name of that paddle with the carbon handle and wood blade.

[@westwoodoutdoors]

Hi Perry, the paddles we use are from Echo Paddles. The wood ones (called The Pursuit) are lovely and Andy Convery does a fantastic job. You can see the paddles at www.echopaddles.com