The PaddlerUK magazine September 2015 issue 4 | Page 81

Bull Coaching
The Initiation:

In order to complete a turn on the move we need momentum. I like to use the Goon Stroke (or Power
Pry) to generate this forward momentum or accelerating the boat from a static position. Once we have
achieved a good level of forward momentum, after maybe four or five good strokes, we then need to
initiate the turn.
l If turning to my onside (i.e. towards the paddle side), I initiate the turn using another Power Pry,
making sure it’s a really strong pry stroke at the end to kick the back of the canoe around and start
the turn.
l If turning to the o