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What is Draw stroke in Canoeing?

A stroke pulled sideways toward the boat, used to move the boat laterally or tighten a turn. In slalom it repositions the boat for a gate without losing forward momentum.

Example: A quick draw slid her boat inside the pole at gate 11.

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Kayak (K boat)Canoe (C boat)GateDownstream gateUpstream gateTouch penalty50-second penaltyKayak cross
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