Bladework faults

Backsplash

Symptom

Water being knocked back towards the bows by the blade at the catch.


Cause and solution #1

Cause

Too slow blade entry relatove to the speed of the boat.

Solution

Increase the speed of connection at the catch by practising frontstops paddling.

Cause and solution #2

Cause

Incorrect direction of blade entry.

Solution

Make sure the blade enters the water travelling towards the stern as well as downwards.

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