"J" stroke. And do try a double kayak paddle. I know several canoe aficionados that only use double paddles. They are much longer than traditional canoe paddles and push off's are even easier. At least give it a try. Sculling, turning, speed runs, all easier.
Good read: http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?519


Edited by Dryer (04/24/15 09:09 AM)
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