PADDLES UP! -- Part 2 of 2

Subject: Olympic Canoe Racing Length: 20mins

Paddles flash, spray flies and waves of colorful jerseys surge across the screen as young athletes in 15-person war canoes stroke towards a national championship.

Olympic Silver Medallist John Wood and his coach provide a stimulating insight into the philosophy, rigorous training and refined technique of a world champion canoeist.

For young people, this film offers a thrilling introduction to a challenging summer sport. For the general viewer, Paddles Up! presents a refreshing view of young athletes exhilarating in the pure joy of effort.

Awards: New York Film Festival (Blue Ribbon); Waterwalker Film Festival (Competition-Technique Award)

Broadcasts: CBC National & Local TV

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• olympic
• canoeing
• kayaking
• olympics
• canoe
• kayak
• flatwater
• racing
• paddling