: Turn the power face of the paddle away from the canoe. This puts the blade in a vertical position where the water provides resistance, acting as a rudder to nudge the stern away and straighten the bow.
: New paddlers often "pry" too hard, causing the boat to swerve in the opposite direction. Apply just enough resistance to maintain a straight line. j strokes
: A less efficient version of the J-stroke where the paddler keeps their thumb pointing up and prys against the gunwale (the edge of the boat). : Turn the power face of the paddle away from the canoe