The cloak had a pocket that held a paddle blade and a small bellows.

The paddle blade was broad, but their foothold was precarious.

Both men dug the paddle blades hard into the water, turning their bodies, bending their backs.

The fowler lay in the after half with paddle blades strapped to his forearms.

Immediately after this stroke, the boater leans forward and pushes down hard on the same paddle blade.

The entire sequence is done using only one paddle blade.

One of the paddle blades caught me.

Both of these rolls are done while hanging onto the end of the paddle blade which gives more leverage to roll.

This ensures that the paddle blade is flat on the water for efficient application of force.

One way is to use the paddle blade as a rudder.