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Paddles Up: Ready to paddle. Paddles are poised above the water ready to take a stroke. Commonly used for starting the movement of the boat in a non-race situation. The paddles are paused in the catch position until the command to start paddling is given.
Lean Out: Stabilizing position within the boat where the upper body is shifted so that 70% of the body weight is on the gunwale leg. The shaft of the paddle is resting on the gunwale.
Take it away: Begin paddling.The command to begin paddling; usually follows the command Paddles Up.Commonly used for starting the movement of the boat in a non-race situation.
Let it run (or ride): Stop paddling and let the boat coast.The blades are out of the water with the shaft resting on the gunwale.
Brace the boat: To stabilize the boat. Paddle blades flat on the surface of the water with blades gently feathering back and forth.The shaft of the paddle pressed against the top of the gunwales.
Hold the boat: Bring the boat to a full stop with the use of the paddles.Paddlers thrust blades vertically into the water to bring the boat to a halt.
Check for drift: To prevent the boat from drifting from side to side.Paddles are in the water with the blade running parallel to the boat and the shaft is held against the gunwale.
To back up the boat: Paddle backwards.The stroke used to bring the boat backward into or away from the dock or a race start.
START this one with “paddles up”…
then “paddles back”…
then ”take it away”
Draw / Draw stroke: Stroke used to line a boat up straight at the start of a race or to turn a boat around.The paddle is placed perpendicular to the side of the boat and ‘drawn’ towards the boat, usually by designated paddlers.You must call WHOM you wish to paddle..ie right side, back 3 right.
Pry / Pry stroke: Stroke used to line a boat up straight at the start of a race or to turn a boat around.The paddle is placed perpendicular to the side of the boat and ‘pried’ or pushed away from the boat, usually by designated paddlers. You must call WHOM you wish to paddle. ie right side, back 3 right.
Paddles in the boat:Paddles completely in the boat.
Time it up: To get the paddlers back into synchronization so the paddles enter the water at the same time.
Listen up: Paddles in the relaxed position, parallel over the water.The crew should be ready to listen to the drummer or the coach.
Focus in the Boat: Command to bring the focus back into the boat.Command can be used prior to a race start or during a practice to bring the paddler’s focus back into the boat.
Stroke:Refers to one cycle of the paddling motion. |
