Forward swep and sculling draw are terms for what activity?

Question

Forward swep and sculling draw are terms for what activity?

Answer 1

These are terms that apply to kayaking. They can also be used as terminology in canoeing.

Forward Sweep Stroke

Horizontal and low shaft.

With a vertical blade face, place paddle fully in the water as far forward as possible with body leaning slightly forward.

Blade scribes a wide arc through the water away from the feet, as far out from the boat as possible, and around to the rear edge.

Stroke-side arm remains straight (or very slightly bent) through the stroke.

Sculling Draw

The sculling draw creates a continuous sideways movement and develops paddler's sensitivity to blade 'feather' and 'slicing'. It is useful as a progression towards a more efficient Duffek.

Answer 2

Forward sweep and draw are terms used in canoeing, as well as kayaking. Other canoe and kayak strokes are a backward sweep, cross-draw, pry, stern pry, stern draw, forward and backward stroke.

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