I will be curious to read other people's advice, but I think you need to look at your technique for one. I try to use a "J" stroke, but I think my "J" on the left hand side is not as good as the right side. Plus I think that on my right side the paddle enters the water more vertically (and stays vertical) compared to the left side. If it is less vertical you will turn the board. And finally, I think I am stronger on the right side as a result, which means it is easier to control the "J" and to keep the paddle vertical.

So I would try to look at your stroke on both sides of your board. Hope that helps.

I figured that I paddle most effectively on my "strong foot" side
meaning that I have better "rail control" on the side of my dominate foot, hence the board tracks straighter on that side.

Practice "rail control" on your weak side... paddling only on that side, "weight" the rail a bit and see if you can improve your stroke count without yawing.

That, plus learning the "c" stroke should help.


Diagram of "C" stroke on the right side of your board:

/ \
| |
| | \ <--- blade angle at catch
| | | <----blade angle at pull
| | |
| | / <----blade angle at exit
| |
| |
|_| <---- board

I am sure there are better paddlers with more technical suggestions..... but this worked for me

Cheers men.
Paddle angle, entry and exit are totally different each side, now just to fix it.

Thanks again