The PaddlerUK magazine September 2015 issue 4 | Page 21

Knees up under the knee
braces under the cockpit /
feet touching footrest and
side of boat.
Our next fundamental is our connections within the boat.

We use the points of the body that are in contact with the boat; and a basic level of tension
through our main upper body (our core) to connect the boat to the body. This is essential to
achieving control over the boats movement both in direction (laterally) and remaining upright.

Connections within the boat are:
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Where and how we sit/kneel/stand
Where the knees are and the points they touch
Where the feet touch
The use of hip pads/backrest

Above: Knees pressing against the side of boat/use of kneeling thwart.

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