Allan Bennett wrote:

That is, of course, not canoeing.

OTOH nor is ball control, but a canoe polo player that can't do that is
worthless. Similarly, a sea paddler that can't navigate could use
superlative paddling technique to disappear speedily and efficiently off
past his intended landing and on towards the mid-Atlantic and consequent
death, and so on. The secondary stuff can make a very appreciative
difference too, and is worth some serious thought.

Pete.
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Allan Bennett wrote:
session.

That is, of course, not canoeing.


Allan Bennett
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Quite right but the OP didn'y mention whether he was interested in Canoeing
or Kayaking, just paddling.

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Peter Clinch wrote:
Muzz wrote:

I am a beginner, doing my two star training

Define "beginner"... it would be fair to take it to mean
"has never been in a boat before", or just two or three
times. Rather lower than prospective 2* in terms of
experience.

The OP wasn't too specific so I felt that I could safely volunteer what I
had learn't as a beginner.


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My sidewinder cag - whitewater and surf. I'm not very good and go over
alot, and like to stay warm and dry!

Charlie.

"Keith Meredith" wrote in message
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"Keith Meredith" wrote in message
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Hi

What kit would you advise a new paddler to spend money on?

Keith


Fantastic - a thread more than 5 posts long - now, what's the bit of kit
(apart from boat and paddle!) that you wouldn't set out without... and
please state discipline - sea, surf, whitewater, touring, etc.

Best wishes

Keith