MASTER the CANOE | Learn About Canoes and Canoeing

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Master the canoe and learn about canoes and canoeing in this video on how to canoe for beginners.
In this video I share some of the skills and experience I've gained over the past 40 years as a canoe tripper and cedar strip canoe builder.
In this first part of the How to Canoe series, I provide information to answer two of the most frequently asked questions about canoes.
Is canoeing difficult? and
Do you need to kneel while canoeing?
From there I identify the basic parts of a canoe and give a demonstration of how to lift a canoe safely to carry or portage.
To make the viewing experience better, I've included time chapters for each topic. You can find these below.
You can also find part two of the series here: • MASTER the CANOE - Par...
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How to Canoe: Part One
Is Canoeing Difficult? 02:00
Do You Need To Kneel In A Canoe? 05:15
Basic Parts of a Canoe 08:00
How To Lift A Canoe 11:30
Here's the link to my epic canoe trip I mention in this video: • Escape to the Wilderne...
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@TrailguidePictures 3 жыл бұрын

Liked this video or found it useful? You can find part two here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibJzaK16spiUaHU.html In part two we look at a variety of topics, including how to load and enter a canoe, canoe safety, the different types of canoe paddles and ten of the most useful paddling strokes. See you there.

@barrybaldwin5535 3 жыл бұрын

Canoeing & kayaking are addictive sports. I didn't discover it until my 30's. I bought Bill Masons' two books, "Path of the Paddle & Song of the Paddle. I would read about a couple of strokes during the week & go out on the Connecticut River in Franklin County, MASS & practice them with my Mad River Voyageur 17' 4" long. It was all downhill from there. My friend & I discovered Whitewater solo boating. I ended up with 7 canoes & 3 kayaks in all different style hulls & uses. The Dead River in North Central Maine is my all time favorite whitewater river; 18 continuous wilderness miles of class 2 to class 4. I & 6 of my friends would do 2 ea 4 day weekends, twice per Summer, for 13 years!!!

@WhoTFVotedBiden Жыл бұрын

Where do I find friend like that man. Y’all sound like a good group of guys!

@Alien2799 8 ай бұрын

Hi Barry, How is Mason's book for paddling strokes mastery for beginners? Are they all there in detail or so so? I am looking for a good detailed source of learning paddling whether a book or an online course. I do not see anything in-depth. Thank you.

@davidmanevich1040 2 ай бұрын

That is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL BOAT amazing workmanship well done

@TrailguidePictures 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@jeffreyerwin3665 10 ай бұрын

Nice lift on that canoe. The way I prefer is to turn the canoe over and lift the stern up over my head with the bow resting on the ground. Then I walk my hands down the rails to the center until the canoe is at about 45* angle. Then I duck my head under the portage bar which comes to rest on my shoulders. BTW, a foam padded 2 inch aluminum tube makes a better portage yoke as, no matter what angle the canoe is, it will not dig into the shoulders.

@tombeckett4340 2 жыл бұрын

Kneeling is difficult when you have bad knees. Or your older. 🇨🇦👍

@eramosat 2 ай бұрын

kneeling is completely unnecessary! except when negotiating white water, or rapids, and even then...ehh. On a flat lake or river...kneeling is simply a comfort/strength decision.

@TOOZECRUISE 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to watch!

@mattvaandering 3 жыл бұрын

This will be a great series. That little lake is beautiful!

@jbehzad 3 жыл бұрын

Very valuable video ! Thank you !

@bernardbergeron2472 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always.

@johntheo4729 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Gorgeous canoe.

@toddpeltier2216 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much it was superior helpful , love your canoe.

@TrailguidePictures Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@BrianthatiscalledBrian 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness, great camera work, Jason. Great series idea too. Thanks. 👍🙂🚣‍♂️

@jeffreyerwin3665 10 ай бұрын

I do not like the traditional "J" stroke. It hurts my wrists and shoulders. I take a hard stoke and then extend the paddle back and push against the water with what was the front side of the paddle to make a steering correction. It may not be kosher, but it is a whole lot less stressful.

@catalhuyuk7 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a beautiful canoe. You’re an excellent instructor too. Thanks 💕🇨🇦

@TrailguidePictures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you’re welcome

@cognitioncafe2452 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great videography!

@TrailguidePictures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@abdulkkhan5095 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic tutorial.

@TrailguidePictures 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@bangnastofficial 3 жыл бұрын

mister the coneo,waow petualang yg mengasikkan hati bro ntar tenggelam success full ya bro tanks you ya

@darksi226 Жыл бұрын

Great info. I'm trying to research if I want to purchase a canoe and this was very helpful. Beautiful canoe, BTW.

@TrailguidePictures Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chardelraconner7324 9 ай бұрын

"there was a time I used to explain a photograph of King Ludwig || first villa *bold* when he began to ascend to who is known to be today of an object inside slight light aura grim filled width shallow vineyard wine to get to study that didn't get completed" ©

@juwright1949 Ай бұрын

excellent!

@shantamwoodworks6531 3 жыл бұрын

nice video Jason.quick question about the outer stem. keel area.did you put some reinforcement there?

@AZHighlandHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed!

@Alien2799 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful canoe and area. Where is it? I like the clear water even though it is somewhere further north in Ontario where all the water is black.

@raosolage2568 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TrailguidePictures Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@anthonyhoughton6625 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@TrailguidePictures 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@jimpetersen3254 Жыл бұрын

Curious what length and design your canoe is. Thanks!

@iamlostinaforest 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating and sharing this very useful series! Super easy to understand and on top so nicely put together. A great introduction that ditto demystified solo-canoing lots, as finally to get out on the waters. Tusind tak from a happy beginner. Summer greetings from Copenhagen :)

@TrailguidePictures 2 жыл бұрын

Copenhagen?! Cool. I’m happy it was useful for you. Happy paddling. 😁

@iamlostinaforest 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailguidePictures Thanks a lot! - Copenhagen a little off the watery outbacks, but, fortunately Sweden is just next door. 🙃

@TrailguidePictures 2 жыл бұрын

@@iamlostinaforest You're lucky. I'd love to visit both Denmark and Sweden at some point. One day.

@iamlostinaforest 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailguidePictures If only there existed a location-exchange "button"... :) - One day big dream is to visit the Canadian wild.

@TrailguidePictures 2 жыл бұрын

@@iamlostinaforest Agreed. Let me know if you plan to visit.

@station4358 27 күн бұрын

*hears the way he pronounces “about”* yep this guy knows what he’s talking about

@cimbrerbushcraft-vikingheritag 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason for your introduction to canoeing 🛶 I like your “lay-back” style and appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos. Question 😊… what about your tiny house on wheels ? Will there be a final video where we can see how it ended up 😉 Would like to see that my friend. Atb to you Tom

@Gillesgip 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thank you for sharing! Love that canoe! Any sipplier of the cedar cut into strips already?

@Gillesgip 3 жыл бұрын

@@UguysRnuts great, I forgot to mention. Strips are ready to go? Concave on one side and convex on the other? Sorry don't know much

@Gillesgip 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks just visited their web site.

@mpcorbett 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as always. What are your thoughts on yoke facing stern vs bow?

@TrailguidePictures 3 жыл бұрын

The yoke facing the stern? Hmm. I think it would drive my ocd brain nuts if I was paddling a canoe looking at the yoke facing any way other than forward. Seriously though, for me, what I've found is that the most important thing is that the yoke be set very slightly forward of centre so that the weight of the canoe tips slightly back when it's on my shoulders. When the weight of my arms gripping the canoe will add to the weight at the front (slightly) I want the canoe to be balanced. I think the worst experience portaging a canoe was when there was slightly more weight at the front and during the carry I had to use my arm strength to push the bow into the air as I hiked. I would much rather it be balanced, or even need to slightly pull the bow down. Lifting, while hiking sucks.

@mpcorbett 3 жыл бұрын

@@UguysRnuts yeah.. I thought about this too.. I had never considered a stern facing yoke, but my current boat was getting new gunwales and the fella I asked to do the work indicated there is a healthy camp of paddlers who prefer stern facing yokes..

@TrailguidePictures 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. You’re right, good point

@base2solutions861 3 жыл бұрын

👍 👍

@maryfrazer3547 2 жыл бұрын

Is the Sunburst your go to paddle? Do you use it for rivers?

@TrailguidePictures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Sunburst is my go to nowadays. It's lighter so easier on the old body. I don't do any real white water, only class one to twos. It works well for me.

@jimdodd3462 2 жыл бұрын

Is it a Canadian thing to bang the gunnels with the paddle shaft ? I've paddled nearly 55 yrs. Learning early on to paddle quietly in order to get close to wildlife. Puzzled ?

@TrailguidePictures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is indeed a Canadian thing. It's actually referred to as the Canadian Stroke. You can google it, but in a nutshell it's a more efficient canoe stroke for long trips because you use the gunnel as a lever to reduce the strain on the arms and especially the wrist.

@tombeckett4340 2 жыл бұрын

Restraining blood flow while canoeing can cause problems. 🇨🇦👍

@MrScooterdude2 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed that boats don’t slow down while going past cratering large waves. Aren’t they supposed to slow down? I know years ago we were told to slow down when around and passing canoes. ?

@TrailguidePictures 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've noticed that too. I've also had boats speed up...

@margiedimaranan306 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need to be a swimmer to do canoeing? Never been to canoe but I would love to try.

@TrailguidePictures 2 жыл бұрын

Really depends on what type of canoeing you'll be doing but you should be able to at least be able to swim yourself to shore.

@margiedimaranan306 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailguidePictures Ohhh! I can only swim when I can reach/feel the bottom of the pool. Maybe it’s not for me 🥺 Thank You Have a blessed day

@Alien2799 8 ай бұрын

@@margiedimaranan306 I am not a swimmer either. I can float (barely) and swim a few meters on my back. Are you going to be paddling with someone or by yourself? I paddle with my husband who is a swimmer. Also, remember that you will have a life jacket on you. I would not paddle without a life jacket. I hope that helps.

@liv4music 2 жыл бұрын

Please tell me what the music is!

@TrailguidePictures 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure anymore but you can find where I got it in the link in the description.

@JosephStealin Жыл бұрын

I need a lighter canoe mines 40kg 😅

@jeffreyerwin3665 10 ай бұрын

YIKES!

@kevinelliott5823 3 жыл бұрын

1st ad...bye bye😂

@michaeljepson 11 ай бұрын

I would like to know ths make & name of your PFD.

@TrailguidePictures 11 ай бұрын

Salus Marine - Kayak Angler

@nunyabidness3075 4 ай бұрын

Good looking video, but the title and subject aren’t quite in line. I was expecting a much more advanced lesson in a video entitled “Master the Canoe”.

@TrailguidePictures 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting on part one of the two part series MASTER the CANOE - Part Two | How to Paddle a Canoe kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibJzaK16spiUaHU.html

@nunyabidness3075 4 ай бұрын

I was fully intending my comment to be helpful and constructive. I’ll try part deux.