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.