Terminology

Orkney Sea Kayaking Association

Kayaking around Orkney - an archipelago of islands off the North coast of Scotland

Kayaking Paddle Strokes

Forward Reverse Sweep strokes Stern rudder High Brace turn Low Brace turn
High Support Low Support Draw Strokes Bow Rudder Draw Strokes  
Terminology

Some Kayaking Expressions

  • Control hand - dominant hand that is used to rotate paddle shaft
  • Drive face - rear surface of paddle blade - usually concave
  • Edging - tilting the boat onto one side while maintaining centre of balance over kayak