Technique- Positive Angle (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]

Want to paddle faster or more efficient? In this series, we pull back the curtain on how our paddlers learn different techniques. Our coaches are happy to share this information to help grow the sport here in the US and around the world. GHCKRT coaching staff spends time reviewing videos of the paddlers so that they can learn from each other and we get to tag along!
We are excited you are interested in joining the Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team!
There are many ways you can start or continue your paddling journey with us. Our youth program is divided into several teams to accommodate different ages and skill levels. Each team has its own practice schedule and coaching staff dedicated to instilling both great technique and great sportsmanship in all athletes. Love watching the kids, but want to get out on the water too? Our Masters program is a great way to learn how to, and become competitive in sprint canoe or kayak as an adult!

[@Alastair510]

As you rotate, the top hand can come 'forward of the body' but due to the rotation , it is still behind the bottom hand (relative to the paddle shaft). The paddle angle will become neutral, then the exit takes it out of the water. If you only look from the side, the top hand looks like it is coming forward of the bottom hand, but that isn't the case - to film this, you'd have to swing the camera round, following the body.

[@brattybaby]

hi! do you have any oc1 or dragon boat paddlers?

[@gigharborpaddling]

Yes. We will probably feature them in future videos.