Paddling Guide: Ottawa River - Middle Channel

Ken Whiting offers tips to kayaking the Ottawa River Middle Channel. World class kayakers from around the world travel to the Ottawa River every summer to run some of the best whitewater kayaking.
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OTHER PORTABLE KAYAKS I recommend
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Sea Eagle 385ft:
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PADDLES
Aqua Bound Manta Ray Carbon Paddle:
Aqua Bound Tango Fibreglass Paddle: bit.ly/3iaGleJ
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FOOTWEAR
NRS Kicker Remix Shoe: bit.ly/36F1B6Y
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PADDLING SHIRTS / TOPS
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PFD’S
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OTHER PADDLING GEAR
Zoleo Communicator: bit.ly/3zw7gw1
NRS Drylander Sprayskirt: bit.ly/36z5BG6
WRSI Current Helmet: bit.ly/2Te6KA6
PADDLING SHORTS/BOTTOMS
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NRS Hydroskin Shorts: bit.ly/3hCXPl2
SUNGLASSES
WileyX: bit.ly/3NtJQKR
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[@perymcgregor8424]

Hey Ken great breakdown of the Middle channel and the area..brings back lots of memories

[@jailen461]

Hi Ken. Just wanted to tell you, your videos are very enjoyable. I do appreciate them. Just turned 69 on the 5 TH of May and have been paddling kayak and canoe for 47/48, years. I relate to much of the material. THANK YOU SIR. Please keep up the good work.

[@PaddleTV]

Thank you Denny! I appreciate the note. I'll keep doing them as long as I keep enjoying doing them! :)

[@in2ishn]

Great video. Will be visiting from Australia this summer and tossing up some whitewater or a sea kayak trip on Killarney. Your videos do an excellent job of letting me know what to expect. You should do a paddle tales trip here to Australia. We have some pretty great kayaking here :)

[@brentwade9346]

Great video, Ken - can't wait to get over there.

[@rhm021m]

Great vid as usual ken, your too consistent with good vids. Anyhoo...i really appreciate how you break down every section of the middle channel and you answered the question i was going to ask about tours and guides. I appreciate your vids Ken, thank you for all your wisdom and advice.

[@PaddleTV]

My pleasure! I'm just glad they're being enjoyed and found useful. :)

[@canajian]

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