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Path of the Paddle: Solo Whitewater

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Path of the Paddle: Solo Whitewater
NR 28 minDocumentaryBill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series PosterPart of Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series
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This short film from canoeist Bill Mason explains clearly how to locate a deep water channel by reading the rapids and how to apply paddling strokes and manoeuvres to steer the canoe where you want it to go. It also depicts what happens if you "wipe out" in a turbulent rapid and shows you how to survive the swim. 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
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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.