Technique- How To Get To The Catch (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]
Want to paddle faster or more efficient? In this series, we pull back the curtain on how our paddlers learn different techniques. Our coaches are happy to share this information to help grow the sport here in the US and around the world. GHCKRT coaching staff spends time reviewing videos of the paddlers so that they can learn from each other and we get to tag along! We are excited you are interested in joining the Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team! There are many ways you can start or continue your paddling journey with us. Our youth program is divided into several teams to accommodate different ages and skill levels. Each team has its own practice schedule and coaching staff dedicated to instilling both great technique and great sportsmanship in all athletes. Love watching the kids, but want to get out on the water too? Our Masters program is a great way to learn how to, and become competitive in sprint canoe or kayak as an adult!
![Technique- CANOE CLINIC with Ryan Grady (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3g_WPxESLtY/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEjCNACELwBSFryq4qpAxUIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJDeAE=&rs=AOn4CLCJ8HyjsxeFmvZOzBGhuHR5F5lSWw)
Technique- CANOE CLINIC with Ryan Grady (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]
![Technique- Rhythm and Efficiency (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0aQ3kY4fm0s/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEjCNACELwBSFryq4qpAxUIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJDeAE=&rs=AOn4CLAGHsK73PSP8hCt675wLALtiKbjZg)
Technique- Rhythm and Efficiency (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]

Ten Common Canoeist Mistakes

How to River Proof Your Roll 🤘 Set Up Practice

Podcast #64.Stop Pulling Your Paddle
![Mastering Sprint Canoe Paddling: Optimal Top Hand Placement for Efficient Water Exit [GHCKRT]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KjV6H4uzLdg/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEjCNACELwBSFryq4qpAxUIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJDeAE=&rs=AOn4CLDSzvkx5Q6NKqoZo_UoKaH2T6hgfg)
Mastering Sprint Canoe Paddling: Optimal Top Hand Placement for Efficient Water Exit [GHCKRT]
![Technique- Top Hand Position (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PdQN2pD_7KE/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEjCNACELwBSFryq4qpAxUIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJDeAE=&rs=AOn4CLBCRYo7If1ja6ZwbkVuEGrZgfxw4w)
Technique- Top Hand Position (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]

How to get the perfect cartwheel in your kayak!
![Technique- Positive Angle (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jG3pVCuf1i4/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEjCNACELwBSFryq4qpAxUIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJDeAE=&rs=AOn4CLDwFPgPgM-IJ7hQ-Sbu_0VSPFIEDw)
Technique- Positive Angle (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]

3 Paddling Mechanics That Most Coaches Never Teach (But Every Paddler Needs)

Paddle Tip: Mastering Switches (Outrigger Canoe)

5 Things Kayakers Learn Too Late

Ho to do a tail squirt in a kayak - Sample lesson from our Play the River Course

Paddle Tip: Fix Arm Paddling (SETUP THE STROKE CORRECTLY) OC/Surfski/Kayak

The Exit Drill - Dragon Boat Technique
![Technique- Reach and Rotation (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A8-KDN_GRd0/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEjCNACELwBSFryq4qpAxUIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJDeAE=&rs=AOn4CLDnM51uXOip3XLVP0s3M9nyYYMK-A)
Technique- Reach and Rotation (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]

Eirik Veras Larsen Kayak Sprint Athlete from Norway

Kayak Pro Tips with World Champ Ana Swetish for The Ski to Sea Relay Race
![Technique- Top Hand FOLLOW THROUGH (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M00xCXGJwuQ/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEjCNACELwBSFryq4qpAxUIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJDeAE=&rs=AOn4CLDP0SgjOj8grIVHRobgi99697mhsg)
Technique- Top Hand FOLLOW THROUGH (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]
![Practice with a Paddler- Connor Kitching (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nhlUi80FOWk/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEjCNACELwBSFryq4qpAxUIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJDeAE=&rs=AOn4CLCbVEI6ZBE_gvhxh5Tk_OsUQFB1SQ)
