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Illinois Paddles/Fox River Water Trail Season Ender

This paddle was held by the Illinois Paddling Council to garner support for the Fox River Watertrail and a proposal to build a whitewater park in Aurora. Paddlers from all clubs were invited. You’ll see paddlers from CASKA, Prairie State … Continue reading

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How to Steer and Paddle a Canoe : How to do an Abeam Maneuver in Canoeing

Learn about the more advanced abeam maneuver in your canoe 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 … Continue reading

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Paddle To Be Free

A 12 year old boy describes the adventure of an arctic canoe trip with his family. Numerous wildlife encounters with caribou, wolves and muskox happen along the way. Ancient aboriginal artifacts found along river. He also spends idle time carving … Continue reading

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How to Steer and Paddle a Canoe : Mastering U-Turns in Canoeing

Learn how to master u-turns 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 … Continue reading

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How to Steer and Paddle a Canoe : Mastering the Duffek Strokes in Canoeing

Learn how to master the very difficult duffek strokes 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, … Continue reading

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Beautiful Swiss Lakes: Thunersee boat trip

Our day trip on the Thunersee aboard the Bluemlisalp paddle boat with a quick stop in Interlaken. This steam paddle wheel boat was originally built in 1905 and restored in recent years to its old glory. It’s really beautiful inside … Continue reading

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AT Paddles Explain the Eddy

Check out the new ultra-light AT paddle explained by the pros. Duration : 0:0:23

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How to Steer and Paddle a Canoe : How to do a Righting Pry in Canoeing

Learn the always effective righting pry 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 … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading

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How to Steer and Paddle a Canoe : How to Do Spins in Canoeing

Learn how to do one of the many spins 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, … Continue reading

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