The Offside C Stroke
by Eric Jackson
The offside C stroke is a useful stroke to know if you ever find yourself in a situation with a broken paddle blade. Learning to paddle with only one blade teaches you paddle dexterity and spin momentum. In this video, Eric Jackson demonstrates how to do an offside C stroke.
Tips to Make the Offside C Stroke Easier
- Top hand has to be over the bottom hand
- Don’t forget to keep your weight over the boat
- Practice your feather
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