Canoeing videos

Learn the subtle but efficient J 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

Canoe footage of Dooley Tombras from Nov '06-October'07 on the Green, Tallulah, Ottawa and more.

Canoeing like you've never seen before. Even the swimmer in the water is cracking up. :o) Some good one liners too: Brian bending his knees in the canoe: "I look like a cork in a bottle, Pete. This is ridiculous" and my favourite one... Brian rocking the canoe like mad: "I'm trying to keep my balance" (ha ha, 'keep my balance'. It looks like you're trying to create a tsunami of your own with all that shaking you're doing, Brian. hahaha) *Note*: This clip is from 'A Place in Greece: Year 2 ...

Learn how to paddle the best way 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

Advice from Leo Hoare on fitting out your canoe with the right equipment

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.

If you flip in a solo canoe, it's possible to roll back upright. Learn how to do a roll in a solo whitewater canoe in this free online instructional video lesson on canoeing and kayaking. 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...

mdc4.mdc.mo.gov 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 ...

Learn how to get around rocks and other obstacles to avoid when whitewater canoeing in this free online instructional video lesson on canoeing and kayaking. 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

Watch and learn as our expert shows you the basics of paddling when kayaking in thisfree boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners. Expert: Phil Meyer Bio: Phil Meyer is an ACA Whitewater Kayak and Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor. Phil is now the paddle sports manager for the Texas Rowing Center in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Paul Raila

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Learn how to do one of the many spins 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

Learn the complicated 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

Canoe slalom.

American Freestyle canoeing is the art of paddling a canoe on flat water with perfect control of its movements. The canoe is usually leaned over to the side to help the boat turn sharply and efficiently and paddle strokes are taken on either side of the canoe depending on the individual move. Balance, paddle placement and turn initiation are a few keys to this control. Since the movements seem dance-like, some practice this art timed to music, which is the ultimate in control....

American Freestyle canoeing is the art of paddling a canoe on flat water with perfect control of its movements. The canoe is usually leaned over to the side to help the boat turn sharply and efficiently and paddle strokes are taken on either side of the canoe depending on the individual move. Balance, paddle placement and turn initiation are a few keys to this control. Since the movements seem dance-like, some practice this art timed to music, which is the ultimate in control....

Learn the duffek and cross duffek 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

Learn the J leaning stroke and why it's so valuable 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

After several canoeing accidents in the Tri-State, experts are stressing safety.

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

Come along on a canoe trip as we Explore the head waters of the Cle Elum River in Washington State.

Learn the low brace maneuver and its benefits when 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

An easy and beautiful canoe trip through the lakes and rivers of Banff National Park. Banff National Park is a vast untamed territory that begs to be explored. Wild animals roam the valleys, eagles soar over the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and pure water streams into rivers from 1000 glaciers. Hundreds of years ago aboriginal natives first discovered its beauty, quickly followed by explorers, map makers, and mountain climbers. Even the odd celebrity or royal type have popped by. And now you ...

Watch and learn how to hold a paddle when kayaking from our expert in thisfree boating video on kayaking and canoeing for beginners. Expert: Phil Meyer Bio: Phil Meyer is an ACA Whitewater Kayak and Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor. Phil is now the paddle sports manager for the Texas Rowing Center in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Paul Raila