Technique & Maneuvers
Kayak and canoe maneuvers sure have funny names. Most of them sound made up. Well, actually they are. This page will guide you through the paddling jargon that describes the different techniques we use on the river.
Portage
The word portage as it refers to paddling is the act of carrying a boat, raft, canoe, or kayak around an obstacle in the water.
The word portage as it refers to paddling is the act of carrying a boat, raft, canoe, or kayak around an obstacle in the water.
Tracking
Definition of the canoe and kayak term known as tracking. Tracking refers to a canoe or kayak's ability to move forward in a straight line.
Definition of the canoe and kayak term known as tracking. Tracking refers to a canoe or kayak's ability to move forward in a straight line.
Catch Phase of a Paddle Stroke
The Definition of the Catch Phase of a Paddle Stroke.
The Definition of the Catch Phase of a Paddle Stroke.
Power Phase of a Paddle Stroke
The Definition of the Power Phase of a Paddle Stroke.
The Definition of the Power Phase of a Paddle Stroke.
Recovery Phase of a Paddle Stroke
The Definition of the Recovery Phase of a Paddle Stroke.
The Definition of the Recovery Phase of a Paddle Stroke.
Stern Squirt
The definition of a stern squirt.
The definition of a stern squirt.
Ender
The definition of the ender as it refers to kayaking.
The definition of the ender as it refers to kayaking.
Eddy-out
The definition of "eddy-out"
The definition of "eddy-out"