CanoeSport Outfitters

Copyright © May 2026 by CanoeSport Outfitters | Est. 1992 | 34 Years Serving Iowa Paddlers The forward stroke is the foundation of kayak paddling. It is the stroke you will use thousands of times on any meaningful day on the water, and the one that most paddlers never really examine after their first few sessions. A well-executed forward stroke is not just more efficient — it is less fatiguing, easier on the joints, and faster over distance than the arm-dominant, muscle-it-

The ice is out. The days are getting longer. Your kayak or canoe has been sitting in your garage since October, and you’ve been thinking about it every time the temperature nudges above fifty degrees. Spring paddling season is here, and there is absolutely no reason to wait for summer to enjoy it.