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A male rafter in a PFD executes a perfect low paddle brace to stabilize his raft in a challenging whitewater rapid.

How to Paddle Brace in a Raft: The Definitive Safety Guide

Alfredo Ramses - November 20, 2025

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A team in a whitewater raft paddles through large rapids in a vast canyon, with a woman in front executing a powerful forward stroke.

Rafting Forward Stroke: Core Technique for Maximum Power

Alfredo Ramses - October 12, 2025

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A full-body action shot of a fit group of four rafters in their late 20s navigating a challenging whitewater rapid.

An Expert Analysis of Critical Rafting Paddling Mistakes

Alfredo Ramses - September 2, 2025

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A fit couple in their late twenties wearing PFDs and swimwear paddle hard through whitewater rapids in a bright, sunny canyon.

The Paddling Strength Audit: A Guide for Dedicated Rafters

Alfredo Ramses - September 2, 2025

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A fit young woman in a bikini and life jacket executes a draw stroke to guide a raft, while a man in boardshorts sits in the front on a sunny river.

Master the Rafting Draw Stroke: From Eddies to Ferries

Alfredo Ramses - August 31, 2025

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Basic Paddle Strokes

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The building blocks of rafting. Learn the essential strokes every member of a paddle crew needs to know for efficiency and power.

A fit young woman in a swimsuit and PFD guides a raft with a J-stroke while a male passenger rests, on a sunny river.

Basic Paddle Strokes

The J-Stroke: A Progressive Skill-Building Guide

Alfredo Ramses - August 30, 2025 0

A full-body action shot of a young man and woman in swimwear and life jackets leading a crew in paddling a raft through whitewater rapids.

Basic Paddle Strokes

Rafting Strokes 101: A Guide to Technique & Purpose

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