Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater

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Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater
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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.
StarringBill Mason
DirectorBill Mason
WriterBill Mason

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Original Language:English
Production Companies:ONF | NFB
Movie Tags:
rivercanoewater sportspaddling

Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series

Join Bill Mason, seasoned canoeist, noted conservationist and wildlife expert as he explains and demonstrates the art of canoeing on quiet water and whitewater. Four film classics. Path of the Paddle: Quiet Water includes Solo Basic and Doubles Basic, two films that show the basic strokes in maintaining control in a canoe. Path of the Paddle Whitewater includes Solo Whitewater and Doubles Whitewater, which focuses on reading the rapids and using the basic paddling strokes to reduce the risk in whitewater canoeing and to increase the joy of a whitewater run.