How is your Paddling technique..?

do you........
 

Put the paddle in the water just in front of yourself and pull the paddle back through the water with your arms to drive the board forwards and then take the paddle out at the end of the stroke and then repeat again and again.	Put the paddle in the water just in front of you and use your entire body to drive through the shaft and slide the board past the paddle and then ease the paddle out of the water and feather it back to the start position.
One of these methods will get you from point to point and the other method will also get you from point to point but quicker and use up to 30% less energy..! There is a lot more to paddling than just paddling. Step into the breach Steve West;  Steve could be our SUPer Hero..! Check out the Steve's credentials, it's a bit long but stick with it, This guy knows his stuff..! Steve West's knowledge of ocean paddle sports, has seen him work with the University of Hawaii and the University of the South Pacific in Fiji for over a decade and in October he addresses the National Geographic Society (Hong Kong) on the subject of Outrigger Canoeing. He is a two time World Outrigger Champion (Molokai to Oahu) and winner of many major events in both team and solo outrigger canoes. He was National Coaching Director for Outrigger Canoeing in Australia and National Coaching Consultant to the South Pacific Games Fijian Squad for a period of over 12 years collectively and commissioned to produce the worlds first Outrigger Canoeing Coaching Course accredited by the Australian Sports Commission, Australian Canoeing and the NGB, AOCRA. He holds Level 1 and 2 Sports Principal Certificates and Sports Specific (Outrigger Canoeing) Certificates. He has written 10 books on the subject and considered a world authority.
Blue Chip has been lucky enough to secure the services of Steve West on Sunday 18th April for a SUP Paddling Clinic. Don't laugh, yes a Paddle Clinic. Come and join us on the Thames and get the real inside line and get even more fun & fitness out of SUP: A Sunday paddle on the Thames, Lunch at our favourite river side pub and and more knowledge about paddling than you can shake a stick at. This could be the best £10 you ever spent on SUP. (unfortunately the Pub Lunch will not be included in the £10)  This will be a fantastic opportunity to not only have a great paddle on the Thames but to also meet Steve and improve your paddle technique beyond your wildest dreams. You will find out how to use the correct muscle groups, how to avoid paddle strain injury, how to improve paddle positioning, the list goes on and on. Click here to see how Steve can improve your SUP technique and enjoyment Click here if you would like more details about joining in with the Steve West Paddle up the Thames. (of course we will have a break in the proceedings for lunch at a river side hostelry) Places will be limited so don't delay; you can call Brian at 0208 715 0040 for more details. NOTE: You will need to bring your own board & paddle for this clinic as it is intended for those who are already SUPing and not as a first time taster session.