Basic Canoe Control Part 3: Moving Water Trim.

A simple way to use dynamic trim in your canoe on moving water for added control and performance.
The video on breaking out mentioned in the video is here: • The Trad Boat Break Ou...
Part 1 about edge is here: • Basic Canoe Control Pa...
Part 2 about flat water trim is here: • Basic Canoe Control Pa...

[@rolandalston542]

Just stumbled upon this channel in my feed. Great videos, this one in particular I found to be instantly helpful for my swift water upstream paddling - like a light bulb turning on! The river I paddle has limited access, with launches being 10- 20 miles apart, with steep banks, which means paddling several miles upstream to the put-in. I struggle paddling upstream in swift water and sometimes will carry a double-bladed paddle to make it easier. I can see that the trim techniques outlined in this video are gonna really help alleviate the stress and panic when trying to return (upstream) to the canoe launch! Thanks for this! Ga, USA

[@rnghwdbcs]

Great video(s), I wish I've discovered them earlier. Hope that you'll make some more as you're great at explaining things.

[@NobleEndeavours123]

Your comments at the end explaining how you used the techniques to get out of a potential pinning situation were awesome. I have started binge watching your videos now! :) Thank-you.

[@mynameIan]

Me too.

[@justadutchman5169]

#.. … No! Wrong “me too”.. But I know what you mean, same here.

[@hfed2657]

Excellent instructional videos. You present the 'problem' you are adressing exactly as I as a new paddler see it. You explain the solution using simple terminology that doesn't make my brain hit the 'eject' button and the demonstration illustrates it perfectly. All the relevant information on how the water affects the boat and why is in here and even I can digest it. As a new open canoe owner your contribution to my enjoyment of this sport is very much appreciated. I've watched numerous videos over the last few weeks and with these the penny drops. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make them, they really help.

[@benjaminsims9046]

This is great advice!

[@broadsmanproductions417]

Love it! I will try and think about sticking an end to the flow next time im on the moving stuff. I pinned once on that same rock at invercauld!

[@mynameIan]

Love it.

[@T3PinR]

You've just it very simple. Thanks for a great video.

[@jayglass5831]

great lessins John keeping balance simmple, thanks

[@1affagaffa1]

Hi great videos, the 3 basic ones are excellent, can you recommend any clubs or coaches please, on the northeast or borders

[@rattytattyratnett]

What is the yellow paddle are you using?

[@johndernberger1961]

Just picked up my canoe this week! Thx for these great lessons

[@danclements1990]

Super helpful the whole series! Thank you!

[@shuebay]

Ive recently started ww coaching and your videos are great at helping me understand and articulate what I'm doing in a boat.

[@boblatshaw]

Very nicely done.

[@tauchersmiddy]

Truly well presented. Your instructional videos flowed into my everyday paddling life. Never fight the water, you can only lose that. Greetings from Germany.

[@johnw1850]

Thank you, glad they're useful.

[@justadutchman5169]

👍🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@TheOpenboater]

Thoroughly enjoyed that John. I will be refering a few of my paddling buddies to this page as we are all stupidly simple too.

[@johnw1850]

Hehe, thanks, us idiot have to help each other out where we can.

[@ri-jm5tn]

Just found your channel. You’re teaching this old dog new tricks. I need things made “stupidly simple”🛶👍