All the best surf ski paddlers are able to see and link the swells effortlessly, how? In our second part of Downwind Paddling, we talk about seeing the swell. Once you know what to look for and maintaining your average pace (Podcast #09), you will be dancing between the swells like the pro’s in no time.

This month we thought its time to start teaching our listeners how to paddle the perfect downwind. For us, there are several main fundamentals all paddlers first need to understand so over the next couple of podcasts, we are going to break each of them down so you can master each one before moving onto the next. This month’s podcast is all about ‘maintaining an average pace’. Too many paddlers drop below their average pace making a downwind paddle more like a resistance paddle. If you can master this first step, you are well on your way to becoming a great downwind paddler. You will find a graph on our web site under the Podcast tab. www.paddle2fitness.com.au/podcast

A graph on what happens when you drop below your average pace (Downwind Paddling)

Are you breathing correctly? Do you have a rhythm when you paddle slow or fast?

In this month’s podcast, we’ll be talking to you about the importance of breathing and how we can get more oxygen into you body without changing the process but by increasing (or decreasing) the rhythm in which you breath.

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Happy Paddling.

This month we would like you to think about your footplate connection.

A solid, forward pressure connection will improve your balance, control and handling of your ski or kayak. Our coaching advise is that you should always have some forward pressure from your toes and heels and simply apply more pressure to the single heel when leg driving.

We trust you enjoy and get benefit out of our latest podcast.

With the 2018 Australian Surf Life Saving season in full swing and a number of surf ski paddlers around the world having to paddle off a beach to get access to open water, we felt that this month we would discuss ‘Paddling Through Waves’. A simple skill once mastered, can be performed on any size wave.

Its all about the 1, 2, 3 / L, R, L and for you to keep paddling no matter what size wave is in front of you.

So we hope that this months ‘Surf Ski Coach’ podcast helps you get off the beach a little faster so you can enjoy the open water that little bit more.