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SEC 5: Paddling Basics
SEC
5.1
Your feet should be parallel, centered between the rails and about
hip-width distance apart. Keep your toes pointed forward with your
back straight and knees slightly bent. Your head and shoulders
should be steady and upright. Try to keep your eye level with the
horizon, and avoid staring at your feet. You should have one hand
on the top grip and the other lower on the Paddle shaft.
SEC
5.2
Push down on the top paddle grip and twist from your torso as you
paddle. Push the paddle blade completely under the surface, pull it
back to your ankle, then lift it out of the water. If you are a beginner,
keep your strokes fairly short and close to the side of the board.
Note: The angle on the blade should point
toward the front of the board
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