Turning a Canoe: the Inside Pivot Turn

[@brucemarcille3344]

And all this time I`ve been reaching over to continue the arc. Thanks. This is so much better.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad it was of use. Thank you

[@bradlafferty]

That makes so much sense to use body mechanics by the flip, and reduce strain! Excellent tip. Thank you!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

You are most welcome. Yep it so often is about body mechanics.

[@danflowers8584]

Excellent video Ray. Great explanation. You’re a wonderful teacher. Cheers from Ontario.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you so much. Very kind

[@davidblyth4330]

That's beautifully demonstrated Ray - fabulously clear and informative!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Many thanks as ever

[@miguelmueller9558]

So wonderful easy explanation! Very helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thanks. Appreciated

[@RyanMinney]

Worked on this stroke this weekend really efficient and the boat turns fast.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad to get the feedback. Thank you.

[@susannewilliams]

Fab! Practicing this for sure! Thank you!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Wonderful! Have fun with it.

[@turtle2260]

Can't wait to get out and put this into practise ..

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Have fun.

[@mikkokettunen3455]

Greetings from Finland! Great tips. Need to try this ASAP.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Please do! Have fun with it.

[@Trailtraveller]

Love this series !

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you. I think it is going to keep me busy for a long time.

[@Nick_Stott]

Thanks you Ray, very clear and well explained.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you. In reality it mimics the stuff I do as a coach so I normally get it first shot on the explanations.

[@bryanturbo99]

Brilliant demo. I used to only use a prying stroke and a c stroke to turn at tight space. This pivot stroke is perfect. Can not wait to learn a similar stroke on the outside turn :)

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad it helped! Yep the outside turn is on the list.

[@KanoottiTomaatti]

Thanks again! I´ve learned quite a lot from you. 👍

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

My pleasure!

[@srappywoo]

Will be trying this out soon, thank you 🤩

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you for your kind words on my videos. Glad they are proving useful.

[@Tim8o1]

Nice video Ray, clear and concise instructions without being long winded and good to put a name to the acton. @3:37, " very easy to run into the side of the boat" followed with a very important hint being "good to let go quick!" (I would add with the top hand only), as if you get it wrong you can trip up over the boat and fall in, yep been there done that :)

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you Tim. Yep we have all done it.

[@nealkinevil]

Thanks for the excellent videos

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad you like them!

[@nigelgregory4777]

Thanks Ray, short and precise, no messing around, absolutely brilliant, a long time before I hit the water but you are helping me grasp the basics of the canoe and padding before I have to get wet, thank you for what you are doing, stay safe and look after your family, we are not out of this yet, even though muppets are filling beaches and beauty spots stay away, I want to see more videos, 😀😀😷

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Great to hear! Thank you for such positive feedback. Yep aiming to keep them coming.

[@bertheemskerk3273]

Again a great video! I should rent a canoe in the nearby future and go for an outing..

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

You should! Get on with it my friend.

[@KayakFishing2021]

We love your videos. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

That is kind of you. Thank you.

[@stuartbell3012]

Great video Ray. Ive been doing a version of this but without turning the paddle. Instead I use the same face of the paddle throughout but change the hand position as you do when doing the Indian stroke then slicing back to the start. Perhaps my lazyness but nice to do your version.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Hi Stuart, yep I have done the same as you in the past and perhaps should have included that method for completeness. The version I show feels more positive, to me, in windy or white water situations. But it is personal and it’s what suits each of us. Anyway many thanks for commenting, it is appreciated

[@MrMjt888]

Thanks Ray. Nice and clear.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Very welcome

[@MilestoneOutdoors]

As always love these videos Ray. Hasn't specifically considered at which point to turn the paddle face over until now. Guess I did it automatically but not necessarily at the sane point that you would do it. Thanks😄

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you for that. Trying to be helpful

[@Rhodri80]

Great video. What paddle are you using? I have not seen one like that before.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

It is a Kingfisher from Freebird Paddles. So an otter tail style blade and an Algonquin grip. A great paddle for learning delicacy in strokes. freebirdpaddles.co.uk is the company

[@CyndiLH]

Great stroke! And love your paddle. Did you make it?

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Sadly no. Beyond my skill level with axe and knife. It is made by Freebird Paddles in Northern Ireland. Http://FreebirdPaddles.co.uk

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Fantastic Ray, do you find that these paddle strokes are easier with certain paddles shapes?

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Depends on the stroke and situation. So I use an Indian Stroke with both my ww and flat water blades but if I want it silent then my ottertail is best. I did an explanation of different paddles in the J Stoke video. See if that makes sense and get back to me.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Ray Goodwin I’ll have re watch 👍

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Ray Goodwin had a re-watch and yes I see what your getting at. Almost a case of take the combination of paddles that will suit the day/river/lake etc

[@michaelpickford4294]

That’s a handy little stroke for when you don’t like the look of what’s downstream! Will have a practice one I can get to the water - more than 5 miles away :-(

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Yep its a really good turning stroke. Have fun with it once you can get back on the water.

[@RealRick_Sanchez_C137]

i bought a canoe with NEGATIVE rocker. Front and end are deeper than the flat bottom. I cannot turn, especially in wind on a lake! Thinking about returning it!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

That sounds like a real disappointment. I would be taking it back as well. I have never come across a canoe with negative rocker so it is a new one for me.