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Paddling Cross Beam Videos
Reivers Dustin: “…On those side-beam things you have to be able to wobble and bend but still have enough pull to keep boat speed. Can't be bracing, you gotta adjust on the fly with your power strokes. Once you stall, then its just so hard to get boat speed again…”
Some tide races (see tide race videos), if you have the skills and prep to paddle in them safely can also provide plenty of side wave action…
Sydney Harbour, NSW, Australia
Skälderviken, Sweden - Leif Davidsson: “very technical paddling and most of the time crossing waves”
Sawtell - Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
Ostsee, Germany Ostseecup, low braces on left, high braces on right - experienced whitewater paddler
Western Cape, South Africa Jasper Mocke Working Cross Swell
Risor, Norway Nordic Surfski Champs 2021
Botany Bay, Sydney, NSW, Austrlia Another Option - Leg Out Just When Wave Breaks
Going Sideways Before Turning and Going Downwind
A common scenario, particularly at the beginning of runs when paddling out before lining up with your downwinder.
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Börgerende, Baltic Sea, Germany
Bellingham Bay, Washington State, USA
