How to Steer and Paddle a Canoe : How to do a Cross Forward Stroke in Canoeing
Learn the cross forward stroke for flatwater canoeing in this free outdoor extreme sports video from our kayak and canoe expert.
Expert: Bruce Lessels
Contact: www.kayaklesson.com
Bio: Bruce Lessels is president and co-founder of Zoar Outdoor, a full-service outdoor center in western Massachusetts offering camping, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and fly fishing.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
Duration : 0:2:18
Solo Canoe Trip 2009 (3 of 3)
This is part 3 of a 3 part video taken on a solo trip I did with my dog Maddy (aka The Goose) to the Algonquin region in Ontario Canada. We did a there-and-back starting at Wendigo Lake and moving South to Clam Shell Lake.
The weather was better than I could have hoped for with lakes of glass for almost the whole trip.
It was a nice relaxing trip and a great way to end the season.
Duration : 0:9:21
Canoeing, Bob Marley, and a Party In A Box.
Maybe it was something in the water, but that strange winter day the suburban rednecks came alive….
Duration : 0:3:8
What is a 12′ Eclipse Perception kayak used for?
Im brand new to kayaking and picked up a used Eclipse Perception kayak for dirt cheap but don’t exactly know weather it is meant for recreational river kayaking or sea kayaking?
A 12 foot kayak is going to be a recreational boat best suited for paddling on lakes and other flatwater. Whitewater kayaks are shorter with lots of rocker and no keel. sea kayaks are longer and usually more narrow to track better and be more stable.
Did you ever get a paddling in school, and what was it like?
How would you say the pain of the paddle compares to that of a switch or belt? I’ve felt both the switch and belt but never the paddle. Which one hurts worse?
Never was a recipient of a paddling./
How important are the STAR assessments in kayaking?
I ve started having lessons & everyone mentions them but there not cheap. Are they really important & if so why ?
They’re useful as they indicate your experience, also as a beginneer (hopefully) teach you how to do it right rather than struggling with poor technique. More importantly they give you safe secure time on water with people who know what they are doing and learn from mistakes safely.
If you join a local club, rather than going to a commercial organisation you can save a lot of money on the course fees!! Try BCU for club details.
Happy paddling
Who makes a Tandem Kayak that can also be paddled solo?
I’m looking for a Tandem Kayak with room for gear that could also be easily paddled / handled solo. I’d prefer a sit on top, and it doesn’t seem that a sit-in would be able to be configured this way. Any information would be appreciated. Specifically Make, Model, or website where I can look at them. Thanks in advance!
Tandem kayaks are longer than solo models. Using such a boat will require more effort and may be cumbersome. Have you paddled a SOT? What kind of gear do you want to carry? canoe and Kayak magazines carry an annual listing of manufacturers. Is there a boat dealer in your area? Visit. You also need consult with other boaters as to their recommendations.
A race that combines running, biking, canoeing and archery? What do you think?
Contestants would run a course with bow in hand and a quiver full of arrows. Along the route they would have to stop and shot targets to take time off their race. Then they would do the same while biking, then the same while canoeing.
Does this sound like it would be popular? Cool? Novel?
Run archery is already an event, as well as ski archery. But yea that sounds like fun.
My family and I or looking for a lake side log cabin rental preferably with a jacuzzi any good ideas where to?
We want a cabin that is in a fairly private area with things to do like canoeing, white water rafting, horse back riding, hiking, ect. And can comfortably sleep 7.
I’ve got a great website for you. If you want to go to NC or TN. Right near the Ocoee river so that you can whitewater raft, etc. This site is cool because it lists a bunch of different people cabins so you can really hunt around for what will suit your family best. Best of luck and have fun
What supplies do I need to pack for a three day canoe trip?
I will going on a three day canoe trip on the current river in Missouri, and would like any advice on what supplies I would need to pack.
I will be packing my food, so any suggestions on what food I should bring that would be feasible for packing and eating over a 3 day period would be appreciated.
I’ve paddled that river – nice choice.
Gear: canoe, 1 pfd/person, paddle/person&spare, packs, tent(s), sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tarp (optional), cook stove, fuel for stove, cook kit or pots/pans, silverware including spatulas, etc, matches or lighters, grill if you will be cooking on a fire, repair supplies such a duct tape, hand trowel, toilet paper, rope, water purification system (chemical or filter), water bottle(s) (I like the wide mouth that fit the water filter) soap&scrubbie for washing dishes, map(s), stuff sacks to organize things in. bug repellant, sunscreen, first aid kit, Optional: book, diary, swiss army knife. a 15-foot painter (rope) on each canoe. flashlights and spare batteries (headlamps are even better)
Clothes: wet shoes for day , dry camp shoes, 2-3 pr socks, nylon shorts, 2 t-shirts, long sleeve shirt, polar fleece or wool top (May not need in summer there), rainjacket, maybe long rain pants, hat to keep out the sun. A bandana can be handy. Sunglasses, spare glasses if you applicable.
Food: I prefer one pot easy meals like macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, etc. For lunches, crackers, biscuits peanut buter and jelly, cheese, sausage, trail mix. Breakfast; hot cereal pancakes, trail mix, ganola. Coffee, tea, lemonade, etc to drink. Re pack everything in freezer ziplock bags, getting all the air out (or they may explode in your pack). Don’t forget things like oil, spices, etc. Make sure you have a can opener if you brought canned goods.
Hang you food off the ground at night to keep it away from critters.
I personally don’t bring an axe or saw as this is a high source of injuries, and you don’t need wood larger than you can break. Keep minimum impact in mind – don’t go to the bathroom near the water or get soap in the river, practice good hygene, make sure fires are out, be courteous to others. Pack out all garbage. Besides axes and saws, other common injuries I’ve seen on canoe trips come from knives, stoves, fires and walking around the woods or campsite with inadequate footwear, so keep safety in mind with these areas.
This list is off the top of my head based on many personal trips and professional guiding, and may not be complete or totally applicable to your style, but it should get you headed in the right direction.
Have a great trip!