I never imagined that being in a Dragon Boat, even if only as a passenger would be as exhilarating as it is. Wow what an experience, the power these ladies deliver through the paddles has to be felt. The boat seems to jump as they strain with each stroke.
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My family loves to go floating. If you’ve never tried it, we can get you started. Most important: always wear a life vest…even if you’re a strong swimmer. Canoes are unstable, so to be safe, stay low…stay in the middle…and don’t move around a lot. Hold the paddle with one hand over [...]
http://www.rei.com/category/4500009 Brad, an REI Outdoor School instructor, demonstrates basic kayak paddle strokes in this video: the forward stroke, turning strokes, and boat-control strokes. For the forward stroke, think about placing your blade in the water and moving past it, rather than pulling the blade through the water. This increases your efficiency. The forward stroke is [...]
