1.   A paddle stroke is like any other model or diagram which is used to pass on information.

2.   Compare this map with the forward sweep paddle stroke that we teach in the Star tests.

3.   Having defined our new paddle stroke we need to check it.

4.   Like the map, the taught sweep paddle stroke is unlike the real sweep stroke but still very useful.

5.   Our new paddle stroke is therefore probably correct.

6.   The current classic paddle strokes are fine in certain circumstance but there are other occasions when different techniques are needed.

7.   The real stroke and the paddle stroke will drift apart in style over the years.

8.   We now need to respond to this change by adopting a new forward paddle stroke when coaching in shorter boats.

9.   With our first paddle strokes, the canoe started moving rapidly down the river.

10.   Deciding to get a slightly closer look, I turned the bow of my kayak in their direction and took two paddle strokes.