Are you over paddling when you peel out of an eddy?

[@forestkan459]

What is your advice for the situation when the bow gets turned downstream immediately? Is this an issue with angle?

[@philipoakley5498]

How fast is 'immediately'? (total surprise vs count 'one-two'). 'Angle' can have a big effect, as does the speed of the flow. Using a very shallow angle to cross the eddy line is a useful initial learning step as this separates the turning down stream or strong edging from the transition into the flow. Very soon it becomes second nature and the stages all blend into one smooth action.

[@AnnaLevesque]

Typically when your bow gets turned downstream quickly it means that you either didn't set your angle effectively or you weren't able to maintain the effective angle that you did set. Number one is setting an effective angle - traditionally in kayak instruction folks talk about 45 degree angle or 1:30 - 2 or 10:30 - 11 on the 'clock.' The more experience you have reading water, the easier it gets to set an effective angle relative to the current you're peeling into. When peeling out, remember to not take a big stroke on your upstream side, and instead be ready to take a big stern draw on your downstream side (with core engagement) to maintain your angle. You actually don't want to turn on the eddy line - you want to turn after the eddy line. That's true for peeling out and eddy turns. Stern draws on the inside of your turn to stop the spin help with that. Hope that helps!

[@forestkan459]

@ this is exactly the explanation I was looking for. I was having trouble explaining to my partner why the bow was getting swept downstream. Emphasizing angle and stern draw to maintain or fine tune the bow angle is key. Thank you!