Sit&switch racing canoe - wing paddle (2)

A story line of video clips which describes how I developed a sit&switch paddling technique based on a blade originated from a kayak wing paddle.
It discusses how I attempted to design a different canoe paddle by adapting existing models before changing tack and modifying kayak paddles as a single blade alternative.
It is a setup and technique which works for me in boats from Darkside Canoes.
The film does not purport to persuade canoeists to adopt this approach, it simply offers and alternative.

[@duncanjack2335]

Interesting. Typically a wing blade will move sideways away from the kayak as you rotate. In your canoe setup the blade stays approximately the same distance from the boat, is that deliberate?

[@darksidecanoes7053]

Hi Duncan, I'm hoping to refine the style to move the blade path slightly away from the boat but the wing effect is quite small due to the compromises I had to make to get it symmetrical. Most of the benefit is from the scooped shape and the rotating trunk technique.

[@joedirt22222]

I think you need to get coaching on your single blade stroke before you try to reinvent it.