PADDLERsmart! USA Knowledge Base
Module 04 - Safe Boat Operation
THE THREE PHASES OF PADDLING OR ‘CPR’
Catch: The paddle enters the water at a 90° angle. This is your starting point.
Propulsion: The paddle craft is powered or pushed in a given direction.
Recovery: The paddle is raised and sliced through the water to return to the ‘catch’ position.
