Canoe and kayak paddling is tough, because we all learn by being thrown out on the water (scary) holding this foreign object (a paddle) that is our lifeline to control a boat that is totally new for us - so of course we learn to use our smallest control muscles. Then, this early bad habit is cemented through the repetitive nature of paddling. The trick to improvement is first understanding what the basics of good technique are and what they can do for you. It's not about becoming some big-time racer - it's about learning better control and gaining easy strength through proper mechanics that can make paddling even more fun. You'll walk away from a talk with Terry excited to try out at least a couple of new tricks that will make you feel stronger and safer in your favorite canoe or kayak.