Flesh Canoe from Planet Claire Sessions

Flesh Canoe from Planet Claire Sessions less

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.

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. less

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... more

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. less

Learn how to paddle the best way for flatwater canoeing in this free outdoor extreme sports video from our kayak and canoe expert.

Learn how to paddle the best way for flatwater canoeing in this free outdoor extreme sports video from our kayak and canoe expert. less

http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/tv/handyhints.asp Go to our website for more Handy Hints info. Every canoeist manages now and then to swamp a canoe, so it=s important... more

http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/tv/handyhints.asp Go to our website for more Handy Hints info. 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. less

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Best moments of the 2006 World Championships.

Best moments of the 2006 World Championships. less

An introduction to the sport of Canoe Polo. Produced & Directed by Sarah Lynch. Edited by RM Radcliffe. For more information on Canoe Polo, visit: - Australian Canoeing: http://tinylink.com/?KO0mznqdXL - Canoeing Victoria: http://tinylink.com/?31vDhMd7vv

An introduction to the sport of Canoe Polo. Produced & Directed by Sarah Lynch. Edited by RM Radcliffe. For more information on Canoe Polo, visit: - Australian Canoeing: http://tinylink.com/?KO0mznqdXL - Canoeing Victoria: http://tinylink.com/?31vDhMd7vv less

A one-hour naturalist-guided canoe tour through Mono Lake, provided by the Mono Lake Commitee to bring awareness to the importance of protecting the lake as a... more

A one-hour naturalist-guided canoe tour through Mono Lake, provided by the Mono Lake Commitee to bring awareness to the importance of protecting the lake as a vital water resource. Mono Lake is a high-desert lake and one of the most biologically productive lakes in North America. Bubbling springs, alkali flies, brine shrimp, underwater tufa towers, migrating birds are one of the many things to admire in this beautiful Sierra Nevada surroundings. Not mentioning how much fun it was to find myself floating in its amazing crystaline salty waters! For more information visit: http://www.monolake.org/ ************************************************************ *** Copyright 2007 © CCDVProductions@mac.com less

"This is Polynesia", Polynesian Canoe Show at PCC in 1988

"This is Polynesia", Polynesian Canoe Show at PCC in 1988 less