LOW BRACE
1. With your upper arms horizontal, use the paddle at a slight angle to the water to brace yourself and keep from falling in. The arm position is important to protect your shoulders..
|
2. Twist the paddle a bit upward so that it slices out of the water.
|
3. Here you can see a side view of the paddle. The back face strikes the surface of the water and helps you right your kayak. Then you twist it and bring it out of the water.
|
