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DRAW STROKE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paddle Sports
DEF

A canoeing stroke executed by reaching the paddle out to the side and pulling it toward the canoe with the blade flattened.

CONT

The draw stroke exerts a force opposite to that of the pry. The paddle is inserted vertically in the water at arm's length from the gunwale, with the power face toward the canoe, and is then pulled inward to the paddler's hip.

CONT

The drawstroke paddle maneuver is useful for moving the canoe sideways and for quickly changing the direction of the canoe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de pagaie
DEF

Technique [qui] consiste à attirer le canoë vers la pagaie, celle-ci prenant appui dans l'eau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de remo
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