This is the single biggest leap most paddlers make on their way from beginner to Intermediate. It's the moment the paddle stops feeling like a mystery and starts feeling like a tool you actually control.
The bridge between beginner and intermediate isn't a technique you learn in an afternoon. It's a collection of habits you build through deliberate practice, and it shows up most clearly in one place: edging. This article is going to describe how to practice the skill so it becomes a habit; something you’ll find harder to avoid than to do.
