J Stroke in action

A "J Stroke" could be considered as two paddle strokes. The first half of a J Stroke is the propulsion or movement forward, followed by the steering or rudder control which occurs often, but not always applied, in the latter phase of the stroke, if steering is required. Sometimes you'll just need a flick of the paddle at the end of the stroke and other times you'll need to be serious, or miss a stroke !

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[bexleychuck]

Nope, not a J Stroke. We call that a 'rudder' Very inefficient. This guy needs a lesson from someone who knows canoeing.

[angeloconti]

Thats not a J Stroke at all its a Rudder Pry - very simple and ineffective if you want to move with some progress.

[putt675]

That's not a J-stroke! That's a stern rudder.

[CanoeKayakUK]

@wetbivybag

have a look at ours...

[CanoeKayakUK]

@flyingdan111

We've just uploaded ours...have a look and let us know!

[thepainkillermb]

FAIL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>



[mcturks]

not to mention the sorry excuse for a canoe

[StormBushcraft]

the steering point is at the rear of the canoe, and with a man of his size, its could be better to kneel down e.g to get more balance and flex with the stroke. He sit in the middle of canoe which could make it even more difficult. anyway good attempt, keep on practise.

[flyingdan111]

Sorry, not a J stroke at all.

[wetbivybag]

That's a Goon Stroke. You need to have your thumb facing down not up.