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Beyond the Forward Stroke

Clinic

Beyond the Forward Stroke - Boston Harbor Vicinity

Learn how to make your sea kayak sing and dance for you.

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Brian Hollander
Brian Hollander
Primary Leader
  • Sea Kayak II/III
  • Easy

Meet at Boston Harbor and do all our stroke work near there.

Learn the effective strokes for maneuvering your kayak. Find out the proper technique for a bow rudder, hanging draw, draw on the move, stern rudder and low brace. To move you and your kayak closer to your kayaking buddy that has a treat or needs some assistance or away from any obstacle. These are the strokes to make your kayak sing and dance for you. They are also the strokes used for rock gardening in your kayak. Learn these strokes so you can see up close and personal some amazing coast line.

Route/Place

Boston Harbor Vicinity

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

This is the prerequisite for the following class of practicle intro to rock gardening with limited room of twelve students.

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