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How to Steer & Paddle a Canoe : How to Paddle Efficiently in Canoeing
Learn how to paddle the best way for flatwater canoeing in this free outdoor extreme sports video from our kayak and canoe expert.
Length: 125
Rating: 4.50 (13 ratings)
Tags: paddling
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Canoe Paddling - Canadian Style
A short demo reel for a planned "how to" video that will help understand the principles of how to paddle a canoe in the traditional Canadian style of paddling.
Length: 474
Rating: 4.70 (78 ratings)
Tags: canoe canoeing canadian paddle style instruction
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Canoe Strokes
http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/tv/handyhints.asp
My family loves to go floating. If you've never tried it, we can get you started. Most important: always wear a life vest...even if you're a strong swimmer. Canoes are unstable, so to be safe, stay low...stay in the middle...and don't move around a lot. Hold the paddle with one hand over the grip, and the other about 6-inches above the blade. Insert the blade near the side of the canoe and dig down until your bottom hand almost touches the water, and sweep back. As the blade leaves the water, flatten it like an airplane wing. Bring the blade forward...keeping it close to the water...and repeat. To move backwards, reverse the motion. To turn the canoe, use a drawstroke. Insert the paddle out in the water with the flat side facing you. Pull back with your lower hand. Reverse that stroke to turn back. Insert the paddle right next to the canoe and push away with the bottom hand. These are basic beginner strokes. The stern paddler needs to know a variety of strokes to steer...so put the beginner up front.
Length: 65
Rating: 4.00 (7 ratings)
Tags: canoe strokes missouri conservation outdoors
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Animal Collective - Flesh Canoe
Flesh Canoe from Planet Claire Sessions
Length: 264
Rating: 4.80 (171 ratings)
Tags: Animal Collective
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Canoe - Unswamping
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Every canoeist manages now and then to swamp a canoe, so it=s important that you know what to do. In fact, it's best if you intentionally swamp your canoe in calm water and practice the techniques you'll need. That's what I've done here. (yeah, stick to that story, dad!) hey! I don't need your help! Well, actually, I do. Since even a canoe full of water will float, stay with it. You'll be safer and more visible to other boaters. If it's upright, swim it to shore. If the canoe is upside down and you're in flat or slow-moving water you can stand in, raise one end of the canoe to the water's surface. Push down on the opposite end while lifting one gunwale to break the water=s suction. Lift the canoe clear of the water, let it drain a few seconds, then roll it upright and guide it to shore. You can re-enter a canoe in deep water, but you will need to practice this. Place your hands on both gunwales (gunnel), near the wide section of the canoe, or in the middle of the bottom, depending on your arm length and strength. Pressing down with both hands and using a strong kick, lift your body upwards until the hips are across the nearest gunwale. Roll onto your back and sit in the bottom of the canoe before bringing your legs in...then use your paddles or hands to propel yourself to shore. If you swamp in swift current, get to the upstream side of the canoe, grab the end nearest the safest shore. Then staying upstream of the boat, use the rope to tow it ashore. This position will prevent you from being pinned between the canoe and anything it may hit. If you're thrown clear of the canoe, flip onto your back, and point your feet downstream to act as shock absorbers from any obstructions you might meet. Never attempt to stand up in swift-moving water. Your foot could get caught under an obstacle and the current could trap you underwater. Worry about catching up with the canoe after you've reached safety. Remember that life is always more valuable than property. You can replace the canoe. And don't forget the basics: wear your lifejacket and don't boat alone.
Length: 99
Rating: 4.80 (6 ratings)
Tags: canoe unswamp floating missouri conservation outdoors
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Canoe Guru
Legendary Chicago paddler, naturalist, maritime historian and blacksmith Ralph Frese. This was on Chicago Public TV station WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" program.
Length: 551
Rating: 5.00 (4 ratings)
Tags: canoe blacksmith paddle
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