White Water Tip

Hi All,

Sure i have mentioned this before, but just incase i haven't. The reason i enjoy paddling rivers is because it like having your own right foot (car speak). The river acts as the accelerator so i have to do minimal effort, and 8 times out of 10 (you get the idea) i move at the same speed as the current.

Often you will see people "racing" through a set of rapids, as the momentum (like a bike wheel), seems to help the stability (physics thing).

Another way to improve stability is to have one end of the paddle in the water like a stabilizer. This lets you lean on it if you have to, put in a quick stoke if needed, keep your distance when in a group, and because you are not paddling quickly it gives you more time to "read" the river, and therefore make the breakouts, not the rocks!

Next time your going through some rapids give it a go :))

However, please note - sometimes you can't beat speed! Valentines on Tees B. when paddling a big boat, and not thinking about your line :((