Basic Canoe Control Part 2: Flat Water Trim

[@hfed2657]

As a leisure kayaker of many years interested in giving open canoe ownership a bash, I find this video extremely informative and simple to understand. Huge thank you for making and posting it. Nothing worse than a boat you feel you just can't paddle and can't work out why.

[@andrewmartin8627]

its nice to hear what we do put in good clear explanations and also helps us to revisit our own techniques and re evaluate them. food for thought thanks john

[@mynameIan]

Brilliant again. Such a great explanation. I’ve been paddling 25 years and have learnt something.

[@nickdowling11]

Lovely clear explanation, look forward to seeing more of these

[@rocknridgeadventures]

Nice mate. Is that clip the Leven Devils bridge? 3:30.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Good clear explanation

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Very Nice.Enjoyed it Very Much

[@dsiedler1432]

Thanks! I have done a lot of paddling and never knew about this. Question: Is a typical tandem canoe, like, say, the Novacraft Prospector 16', naturally stern-heavy, due to the placement of the seats? Viewed from above, it looks as if the seats are placed a bit to the stern in order to give the bow paddler leg room. With two paddlers of equal weight and no load, won't the canoe be trimed a bit to the stern with no adjustment needed?

[@roocanoe6338]

These are very well done John, thanks a lot for the effort

[@adrianccooper]

Very nice John, great description

[@brandonbernard7525]

Which canoe model is the red one?

[@tombeckett4340]

Great information thanks 👍🇨🇦

[@twobehappy67]

Hi!! Looking at your canoe, I was wondering How do you portage it without a yoke? Thanks and thanks for the videos...

[@johnw1850]

It's OK for short distances on my head or I have a trolley. I'm planning on putting a yoke into it, but I haven't done any trips that needed long portages with this boat, so I've haven't got round to it.

[@bearandlou]

@@johnw1850 Please make a video of when you do that job. Im a newbie - I've just bought my first canoe and it doesn't have a yoke - i'd be intrigued to see how you go about it. And its great to have your videos as a resource. Clear and concise. Marvellous, thanks.

[@T3PinR]

very good explanation - can't wait to get on the water and try these tips

[@johnw1850]

Have fun!