Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason shows how to read the rapids and plan a course and follow it, with complete control of the boat, using the basic paddling strokes. Running rapids will always be a calculated risk, but risk diminishes with skill and knowledge. The strokes can be used in endless combination to reduce the risks of whitewater canoeing and increase the sheer joy and exuberance. Part of 'Path of the Paddle: Whitewater', in Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
28 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
28 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1977
Season
1977
Average Score
90%
Mean Score
90%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
ONF | NFB
Genres
Documentary
Country
CA

Tags

river50%canoe50%water sports50%paddling50%

Description

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason shows how to read the rapids and plan a course and follow it, with complete control of the boat, using the basic paddling strokes. Running rapids will always be a calculated risk, but risk diminishes with skill and knowledge. The strokes can be used in endless combination to reduce the risks of whitewater canoeing and increase the sheer joy and exuberance. Part of 'Path of the Paddle: Whitewater', in Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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