Mid-West Freestyle Canoe 2007 - Bob and Elaine Mravetz

American Freestyle canoeing is the art of paddling a canoe on flat water with perfect control of its movements. The canoe is usually leaned over to the side to help the boat turn sharply and efficiently and paddle strokes are taken on either side of the canoe depending on the individual move. Balance, paddle placement and turn initiation are a few keys to this control. Since the movements seem dance-like, some practice this art timed to music, which is the ultimate in control.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Freestyle
• canoe
• canoeing
• paddle
• paddling

[TomLibby100]

Very nice! With many years of both canoe and kayak experience, I really appreciate that my eyes have been opened to the fact that this sport can be beautiful, as well as great exercise. Thanks for posting. The control, especially the slow, rhythmic turning, is especially impressive. For critics, I'd say, just try it before you make comments.

[TUNIQlifestyle]

@Orie1 cause there weren't a hundred ppl there to help them when the hurricane came and toppled them over....

[Orie1]

and not a life jacket in sight...

[hoz49]

Give me a paddle, a pack, my canoe and a couple weeks on a wilderness river.

Sorry, this doesn't do it for me.