I used to have a canoe very similar to the one you paddle it was a OCA White water Blue Hole.

But what do we do if we flip the canoe over in deep water?

Only someone without bad knees would think kneepads help any.

Just reserved it. Can't wait!!!

Grinding the canoe on the rocks put me in mind of finger nails on a chalk board. Your rocks look smooth, round here they all seem to be like knives.

What river is that? Beautiful water

I use a mechanic’s mat, it’s also great for sitting on to eat lunch etc

Once you're in the canoe and away, learn the low brace that's all you need to learn to stay in. Grabbing the gunnels and leaning in any direction equals swimming.

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Beautiful.

Where are the trees. I had a melanoma and need shade.

Thanks for the video. John, Norway.

There's a further hidden reason behind the kneeling posture relative to the sitting position. Oddly it refers to how we cope when we slip on wet grass or mud. When we notice that we are suddenly wobbling and our weight isn't being nicely held up by our lower body (usually while walking) we instinctively have a reflex of driving our heels into the ground to try and regain traction and control. If we are sitting in our canoe with feet on the ground, our instinctive reaction to that wobbling of the canoe is again to drive our feet into the "ground", or in this case the canoe that's wobbled beneath us. We push that canoe with all our might from beneath us, and almost jump out of the canoe! If instead we have Kneeled down with legs tucked under the seat, we simply can't jump! So we can't push the boat away from beneath us. All hands saved! It we also slightly spread our knees we also get a solid A frame position that keeps our body weight over the boats centre line further improving balance and control. Summary: Kneeling works!

We have laughed and laughed. "I've got to get down on my knees all day long? I've got a bum knee, I can't do that. Wah wah wah"😂

where did you get that paddle? looks beautifully made

Where to get that knife?

Don’t go into big wakes 😄

Nice canoe. which canoe is that? brand and type? 😊

I hope we get more video tips from Mike Mills. These have been the best canoe tips I’ve seen

Great video! Loved seeing and hearing the history

I live the Buffalo River!!.....great advice!

Nice footage!!

We can’t wait to visit in our Aliner!

Early December birthday visit 🥰

Why do you add Malt Powder

Great recipe only thing I do differently is place the shrimp on a bamboo skewers more efficient turning thanks for the recipe

Are the Elk in rut yet?

Thank you! Very helpful.

And you don't have to stay in one position the whole trip; sit on the seat while in calm water, kneel to spread your connection with the canoe in fast water, and stand when you want to see what is ahead better. I spend more time standing in the canoe than sitting or kneeling! Part time standing on the gunnels.

Most tip overs I see, when people are entering the canoe, are caused by having the end of the canoe on the bank. Only get into a canoe that is floating.

If I were to canoe down the Buffalo River I’d want this guy to be my guide.

Do you need to be a swimmer to go on canoeing ? Never been to canoe but I’d love to try.

Hey great video and good tips! I have my first canoe on its way, and in the mean time I'm shopping for a good PFD. I like the vest Mike is wearing here, could anyone tell me what it is?

Great video! I just ordered my first canoe and I can't wait for it to be delivered. I'm looking for PFDs and I like the one that you are wearing here. Do you mind me asking which vest it is?

What kind of knife is that?

This video should be removed this guy is gonna kill people telling them to trap their legs under a seat

Great video Mike! Hope you're doing well!

Good tips

We’re staying here in November for our anniversary!

Until you dump with your legs pinned under the seat... DO NOT DO THIS

Thank you the great advice!

Thanks, v useful for my coming trip!

In Canada, we call turning over dumping and trees hanging over the water are called sweepers.

Looks incredible! We'll be here for fall 2021 fingers crossed.

As soon as the covid-19 pandemic is over, we will be visiting from England UK

Canoes are ridiculous. I'd ride down that river in an inner tube before I get into a canoe. You can't enjoy yourself and have a nice, relaxing ride.... you literally can't turn around and scratch your ass without capsizing the thing.

Great video, and I'm very jealous of your control in that intro! :)

You did a great job with easy instructions thanks. 🇨🇦👍

Awesome place to stop, reasonable prices and friendly staff

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