In this linked article, Marc Ornstein focuses on the physics of: (1) the forward stroke, and (2) heeling and pitching the hull.
"Freestyle canoeing has been described as 'The Art and Science of Quiet Water Paddling'. In this article, I’ll discuss the science components. Although these concepts apply to all canoeing disciplines, freestyle is the only canoeing discipline where the entire curriculum is structured around these concepts. Several of our instructional events begin with an evening 'chalk talk' where these principles are explained and demonstrated before students ever put their boats in the water."
"Freestyle canoeing has been described as 'The Art and Science of Quiet Water Paddling'. In this article, I’ll discuss the science components. Although these concepts apply to all canoeing disciplines, freestyle is the only canoeing discipline where the entire curriculum is structured around these concepts. Several of our instructional events begin with an evening 'chalk talk' where these principles are explained and demonstrated before students ever put their boats in the water."
