River Canoe Trip - Learning Moving Water Techniques - Wish We'd done it Sooner!

Hi there! We spent the day on the Pollet River with our friend Rory, an accomplished canoeist and instructor and a truly great guy. I can't get over how enlightening this day was. I erroneously thought I had a reasonably decent grasp of basic techniques but what a difference just one day of training can do. Hope you enjoy, we had a whole lot of fun. I still have a whole lot to learn but I can't wait to head back out! Thank you so much Rory!

[@16prospector]

Hi Mike and Sandra. Thank you for the opportunity to share with you some maneuvers and canoe strokes to assist in your quest to become better paddlers. I look forward to having you join me on a proper course where there is so much more to cover. Folks, spending a day with these guys is so inspiring! What you see on their videos is the real deal- they are joyful, fun loving, adventurous people who enjoy sharing their love of the great outdoors. What a great couple! Be safe out there everybody!

[@IamOutdoorsy]

Thanks Rory! It was really great, we'll definitely be joining you on a course in the future when the opportunity comes up. I'd been obsessively researching ultralight solo canoes, but now looking at T-Formex canoes for rivers😄! Thanks again man!

[@mikec.8556]

There’s absolutely nothing you guys won’t do. Your energy as a couple , friends, and just as people are

[@earlshaner4441]

Very cool everyone and thank you for wearing life jackets

[@joharmon2148]

That looks like a great time. Your both such great adventurers. Keep having fun and making videos and I'll be watching

[@TennesseeMtnMan]

Y’all learned some valuable skills !!! 👍 Enjoyed the magnificent scenery too !!! Seeing Sandra’s eyes get big when approaching the rapids was a big hit at our house 😳...!! Love you guys !!!!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

right :)

[@irenel.m.3238]

I thought that was easy, but it is not, you are true adventurers,🚣‍♂️🚣‍♀️

[@rosemaryclose1069]

Wow! That looks like so much fun 👍👍

[@StroMedia]

Thanks for posting this. Your video is the rare one where the subtle music enhances the production. Many "outdoors" videos have canned music that is awful. I mute them. Not so, with yours! I appreciate your teamwork. Nice to see.

[@kristingrounds4163]

Guess we will be seeing a river camping video in the future!!!! Looking forward to it!! 🛶 🏕

[@16prospector]

Sandra says "......a little bowdrill competition". And Mike says.."And Sandra's going to win". SMART MAN !!!

[@lynnebunning7273]

That water does indeed look very cold. Well done. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@rickvollmer3646]

That would have been an awesome experience to learn from a pro like that . Thanks for sharing ..

[@ireneburke1732]

I'm so glad to see the both of you wearing your pfd's. It's early in the year and that water is probably ice cold. The two of you did an incredible job. I can't wait to see you back at the shelter soon.

[@tinasilkov8559]

That was so much Fun ! Thanks 🤗

[@jimsoltner8978]

I like the skid plate, great improvement. That looked like quite a trip.

[@harrygr218]

another great new adventure, thanks

[@dollarsforliferocks5979]

Awesome! Soon you’ll be fearless!

[@marianfrances4959]

It's not wall-papering, but canoeing, that is the height of marital testing!!!! Great job, you guys! 👍😉🇨🇦🏆🛶💜 Rory is a good teacher and that is a beautiful 💜💜💜 little river!

[@earlshaner4441]

Outstanding idea

[@lindawoods6841]

Wow! this is so cool! I never have river paddled before.. Those are valuable lessons. Thank you for sharing.

[@private15]

I was watching the instructor standing in his canoe and I thought “show off” and then you said “show off”. I laughed and laughed. Great job you guys. I did the Bowen Lakes in high school and but not much canoeing since then. I remember with two people that the hardest part was getting the language right so that we could communicate and follow the stern paddlers ideas and instructions.

[@mikec.8556]

Great! Love your. Videos

[@melvinroehm821]

That just had to be fun...nice river to canoe

[@mariamaldonado3275]

That was awesome. I got so tired just watching y'all. GREAT Job

[@addyliciousjoyal2223]

Glad to tag along with you Sandra and Mike. A very well spent day paddling. Your friend who helped seems very nice 👍 Blessings from Manitoba ❣👍

[@richardsmith7783]

Wow welcome back my two beautiful friends?

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from a wet and rainy day here in Syracuse NY USA

[@PumpkinVillage]

That looked like a fun and great learning day. Take care, Al

[@andyfreer1343]

Great video as usual no problem canoeing 🛶 now 😀

[@dispLock]

Wow, nice job on the canoe. My dad and I were canoers way back. I canoed in Wyoming and Idaho. Nothing better than a quiet canoe journey with a few portages. You guys seem like naturals on the water!

[@taragala9952]

Wow cool, stay safe and enjoy

[@tWoforgamenot1]

had to came back happy i did . sure fun seeing you two doing this . Looked Like You Had Fun . Good Too Learn Well Don't ' I ' ll be Looking :)

[@carolinadejuan9225]

Love to watch this video stay safe and enjoy thanks nice video

[@paullawrence8572]

Look tough! But a lot of fun guys. 👌

[@tWoforgamenot1]

well done ! :)

[@mikedeloye8060]

Hey great segment! You guys work together so well. Really great to watch.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

agree.

[@jimhanson7476]

Great new skills, and a great river to test them out on, I have been down that water may times... well done guys, you both make all your adventures fun..

[@traifarm]

Hello. The video is very interesting, I am also on a journey to live in the forest, camping, hunting, cooking. hope to bring everyone moments of relaxation and entertainment.

[@niscola1]

Good job learning new skills. Time to look for a spray deck. Get more practice on small stuff until you are both more comfortable and then hit some bigger water !

[@jerrysims7900]

I think the best learning tool would be to look at your cam footage, and I'm sure you did. Also nice water fall.

[@shawnstokes7859]

Hey Mike and Sandra.... thanks for posting the great video. Just curious, I used to live in down in your neighborhood and they used to have the Pollet River run.... do they still?

[@pauloalves9066]

Adorei a cor do caiak, verá porque 👉. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Parabéns Bela escolha.👍

[@NikonF5user]

What is that awesome red boat being soloed? Looks a.bit like an OT Penobscot with reworked gunwales?

[@mcbnj]

spoiler alert: the canoe instructor is simon, obviously

[@bensmith8419]

Question, what was the name of the river you guys were canoeing?

[@windowclean100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tWoforgamenot1]

:)

[@sandeeptiwari4208]

Sir

[@92november]

First

[@92november]

Nice Video