MASTER the CANOE - Part Two | How to Paddle a Canoe

[@Vixenventures]

I live in the desert and don't have access to any kind of bodies of water, but some day hope to have a tiny cabin in the middle of nowhere, where I can do things like this. So I love your videos, they're peaceful and educational. Looking forward to seeing more on your little cabin on wheels!

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thank you

[@Guillermo-ym5yn]

Come to Canada. Over 150,000 lakes and rivers!

[@6horsestew]

Excellent review of the basic strokes, especially the skilling draw.

[@jasongibson3574]

What a simple way of explaining the different strokes. Thanks

[@TrailguidePictures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikeestes4119]

Jason -- Your super well-done videos bring back such great memories of canoe tripping on the French River as a young Boy Scout several years (ok, decades...) ago! That trip was by far the best wilderness experience of my life, and your videos make me yearn to get back into a canoe and head north to the beautiful Canadian wilderness. Thanks for sharing your passion and knowledge! Love the drone shots, BTW.

[@stevefrompeterborough4007]

Well done, very informative videos Jason!

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

Tremendous job. Best canoe video I have watched so far. Keep em coming J! -Nick 😃👍

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thanks Nick

[@ThomPaddler]

Great video Jason,Keep em coming.Thank you.

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thanks for watching

[@anthonyhoughton6625]

Another well presented video. Than you.

[@TrailguidePictures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bernardbergeron2472]

Great video Jason,thanks for sharing.

[@darksi226]

Great 2nd parter. Thank you

[@shantamwoodworks6531]

thumps up jason,a nice and very infomativ video thank you

[@ibsoarin]

Jason, My 30 year old son and I tandem canoe on the Ghost River Section of the Wolf River in Tennessee. Two thirds of the 8 mile trip is slowly flowing river with obstacles to negotiate (fallen trees, low hanging branches, and bald cypress knees). One third of the trip is Spirit Lake that meanders through a bald cypress dotted lake. I want to thank you for explaining that the goon stroke is inefficient. As he has gained experience, I let him take over the stern position. I can distinctly feel the back stoke effect of the goon stroke from the bow position. I have been trying to explain the benefits of the J stroke to him and appreciate your excellent explanation and demonstration. Thank you for this video.

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thank you. Glad it was useful.

[@davidrobins7753]

Well explained and well executed. Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate for us. BTW - very nice cedar strip canoe.

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thank you

[@Woodswalker1965]

Excellent series Jason, I think there are a lot of new paddlers out there this year👍

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thanks

[@gracieweissler]

Hi Jason! Thank you for this video, my husband and I just got a canoe and we are excited, he has more experience than me, and I found this gem! Wujuu

[@TrailguidePictures]

That is awesome! Be patient with each other and enjoy the time together. Good luck

[@jaysonallen3100]

Such an amazing intro to the new paddler! Thank you! Can you touch on paddling strategies for wind and currents?

[@Anasta43]

I had a chuckle over the Ottawa-Toronto thing. Picked up on it the way you looked when you said it, but I happen to know the buildings . Good one and good fun.😊

[@miguelmueller9558]

Hi Jason, These two videos were the best explained instructions I have seen on KZbin so far. Excellent work! Would love some more and advanced instruction videos. Anyway I subscribed already! Thanks a lot, Miguel

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Really helpful series, Jason. Thank You. 👍🙂🚣‍♂️

[@WillieMakeit]

I need a smaller canoe. thank you for this

[@brianbenson3669]

Great videos Jason, thank you! I don't claim to be a master of canoe paddle strokes, but I learned the basic strokes growing up with Boy Scouts & YMCA camps, etc. I know it sounds petty, but it drives me crazy here on KZbin seeing so many videos with paddlers that I guess never learned any other strokes but the simple forward stroke. The old "two strokes, switch sides, two strokes, switch sides ... repeat"... their paddle spending more time in the air switching sides, than in the water. Oh well ...

[@TrailguidePictures]

Good stuff! Thanks

[@Alien2799]

I thought that too but then I read somewhere that it is a good technique for when it is windy. Maybe Jason can chime in.

[@highlandtrekker]

Well explained Jason, great series !

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thank you

[@notquiteultralight1701]

I really really like this tutorial!! Thank you so much. The two black rubber rings on your kayak paddle are to keep some of the water from dripping on ya. Thank you again. NQU

[@BugTheRoot]

I like your content. The explanation of the strokes is good. I do recommend however that you place more focus on moving your "control hand" (the hand on the upper end of the paddle) away from your sternum and more outside toward your shoulder and the line of the gunwales. This will keep the paddle vertical and focus more energy forward or backwards, rather than in an arc. An arc creates spin momentum which causes the bow to turn, requiring more correction in the J, Canadian or Indian stroke finish. In my opinion, the Canadian is NOT just a "lazy J". The correction comes from the resistance of sliding the submerged paddle forward with minimal face exposure. The correction is made by the paddle edge as it slices forward. The benefit is that it causes less stress on the wrists and shoulders, saving energy for long days.

[@MB_07]

Enjoyed your video. Great tips and advice.

[@TrailguidePictures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@skitkorvboogie]

Very informative! What kind of PFD are you using?

[@charleshupp2434]

nice video what kind of life vest is that looks comfortable

[@carolbeckett9712]

Good job Jason

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@jeffreyelliott622]

Love your canoeing videos !! So is it true the longer the tandem canoe/kayak paddle say like the 250 cm length would keep less water spray out of your boat/canoe for I would prefer paddling on both sides of the canoe and while sitting more in an upright square position ?

[@TrailguidePictures]

No, you don't need a longer paddle, spray is just part of the game. It's a water sport after all. Paddles are like shoes, best to get one that fits.

[@roncarter1596]

Great video! Thanks :-)

[@jimdeveau4025]

What do you recon is the most energy efficient way to paddle? I find switching from side to side is the fastest, but transferring the paddle might use more energy than a goon or J. I've also found that the more noise the paddle makes, the less efficient it seems to be. It's just creating whirlpools that almost work against you. I get it if you need to make some fast and hard strokes to avoid a rock that surprised you, but as a rule, quieter is better. Is this your experience too? Great instructions too. Cheers...

[@TrailguidePictures]

I think the most energy-efficient is to paddle similar to C1, C2 or dragon boat. Usually, sport science looks at efficiency and maximum results. That said, recreational paddling and the boats used are a different kettle of fish.

[@freeiran4885]

Awesome thank you!

[@KevinCote-hd1ox]

Great video, thanks for creating it. I am interested in your "favorite" paddle. What is the model name for that paddle?

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thank you. It is a Bending Branches paddle, check them out on their website

[@kayakadventures247]

Thank you for the video ! Very useful. Can I ask you where do you paddle in this video in the beginning? Beautiful place

[@grishg9536]

Thanks bud.

[@TrailguidePictures]

You bet

[@jornjat]

Thanks for making this essential series, please keep sharing the wisdom... By the way, do you ever use a splash deck on your canoes, and what do you think about it?

[@TrailguidePictures]

You're welcome. No, I never use a splash deck. I think they're a good addition for a specific use but in most cases aren't needed.

[@tombeckett4340]

Great job and information. Nicely done.🇨🇦👍

[@mattdavey3936]

Besides using cedar and epoxy in the construction would using teak for the gunwales twarrts and seats etc ease the demands of maintenance a little, or at least be a little more forgiving in this term?

[@TrailguidePictures]

No, not really. With a strip canoe you need to do maintenance every year or two by doing a light sand and revarnish. At that time you do the entire boat anyway.

[@Mikell-h2c]

Use a kayak paddle!

[@alberthscheung]

May I know what is the background guitar solo music?

[@tumbleweed6658]

very well explained nice filming, I will be watching this one many times. Thanks Jason big thumps up/Subscribed.

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thank you

[@aashutoshtiwari9689]

I am in a conoe and watching it..

[@j0be31]

Hi Jason could I ask what make of shell jacket you use please

[@TrailguidePictures]

NRS Hide Tide

[@Lou_Zasil]

who makes that jacket my man?

[@TrailguidePictures]

It's in Canada and I'm in Mexico at the moment so I can't check. I think it's been mentioned in the comments of either this video or in Part One. I remember answering a similar comment last year.

[@e-bikeautonomy]

@@TrailguidePictures lol Dont blame you for not being in Canada!

[@peterhsue]

😳😕don’t know how to comment on your paddle strokes

[@TrailguidePictures]

Keep learning and then maybe we can have a discussion