How to Steer and Paddle a Canoe : How to do a J Leaning Stroke in Canoeing

Posted on March 9, 2010 by admin

Learn the J leaning stroke and why it’s so valuable for flatwater canoeing in this free outdoor extreme sports video from our kayak and canoe expert.

Expert: Bruce Lessels
Contact: www.kayaklesson.com
Bio: Bruce Lessels is president and co-founder of Zoar Outdoor, a full-service outdoor center in western Massachusetts offering camping, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and fly fishing.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Duration : 0:2:37


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6 Responses to How to Steer and Paddle a Canoe : How to do a J Leaning Stroke in Canoeing

  1. HallowedHoly says:
    March 9, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    Also quite useful …
    Also quite useful in white-water canoeing….

  2. reepicheep90 says:
    March 9, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    Kneeling is the …
    Kneeling is the best position for the back. You can go all day in the kneeling position and not hurt your back. If you sit with your knees up in the boat, then you’ll have a sore back for sure.

  3. steveeb says:
    March 9, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    It helps you turn …
    It helps you turn the canoe is the simple answer. But it also teaches you balance, and to become comfortable with the canoe moving around (tipping) under you.

  4. iciavosser says:
    March 9, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    Why do we want to ” …
    Why do we want to “J-lean?” What’s the purpose?

  5. chiburui6 says:
    March 9, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    It is excellent …
    It is excellent exercise for the whole body.

  6. mimi0674 says:
    March 9, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    I bet this hurts …
    I bet this hurts the back after awhile