Training For Efficiency

We booked a training session with Marsport to cover efficient paddling and portaging. It started in the shop at Reading on a paddling machine in front of a mirror to get the technique right. Rotating the trunk, high hand hold, correct paddle entry, cycling action with the legs, knees together etc etc. We then moved outside to our kayak to paddle up and down getting the technique right. Then onto portaging. Approaching the dock at speed at a 45deg angle, kicking the rudder at the last minute to steer the nose away from the dock and applying maximum braking. Get out of the boat simultaneously, pick it up by the cockpit rims, flip it over using the paddles onto our opposing shoulders and jog away.
The training was very worthwhile and we have many hours of preparation on the water to perfect the techniques.