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I'm pritty nee to this. I've started paddleboarding along the Midlands canals. I enjoy the peace it brings along with the added excersize. One issue I've started to notice, which is potentially dangerous, is canal boats not seeing you. Mainly on a bend. I have considered maybe carrying a air horn but I would worry this may disturb wildlife. Do you have any advice ?
Great video and very brave to be so open. I saw this clip at the worlds today on the big screen but couldn’t really hear what you were saying. Glad you’re enjoying your boating again 😁
We are very proud of all our female paddlers, coaches and non-paddling volunteers at Kingston Kayak Club. Without them, we would not be able to deliver what we do. We think that paddlesports are so varied, it really is open to all. ru-vid.comZXrF0hfH9Iw
Getting into the boat. If you are tall, like I was, it doesn't work. You can't straighten your legs. We all tended to get in on a slipway. Method much easier. Stick your paddle on the back of the seating position accross the canoe. One side against the ground. Sit on this as it's stable and then slip your legs in. Easy peesy. Good vid though introducing basic stuff. The rest comes later. The best one to learn asap is how to stop the canoe capsizing. You probably cover this in the next vids.
I agree with the height issue - I have the same problem. I've had 5 lessons and still need someone to steady the boat for me so i can get in (we don't have the luxury of a slipway). I was intrigued by the paddle at the back technique though. Would it work from a river/canal bank too?
Looks awesome. I can imagine it's quite different canoeing over there. Here in Ontario, there are tons of great options. Canoe tripping really brings folks together.
Within the natural environment there are elements that occur for a good bloody reason our planet has evolved to mitigate itself in our absence ,,, before you think to remove anything try gaining a decent understanding of why it's there and what its role is in the biome your dealing with.. dynamic systems are not as simply as cause and effect....
Watching this for the first time in 2022. New kayaker and the brits call it a canoe while we on the other side of the pond call them kayaks. The stroke names are the same, thank you Helen Reeves for the straightforward explanations and practical demonstrations, cheers!
Love love love this, one of the best human beings I have ever met. I was lucky enough to be in Wellington Canoe Club 27yrs ago as a young person and Pat and the club were such an important part of making me who I am. So giving of his time, friendly, proffesional, always looking out for us and most of all, he loves to be on the water. Well deserved award!
