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

Learn the subtle but efficient J stroke 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 in western Massachusetts offering camping, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and fly fishing.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• kayak
• kayaking
• canoe
• canoeing
• whitewater
• extreme
• sports
• camping
• adventure
• stroke

[Zelda123Zelda123]

fake the boat is not really there he used photoshop to make it look like the boat is in the water

[OgGz1]

@Zelda123Zelda123 TRUE STORY

THUMBS UP!! NOW LETS LISTEN TO SOME CARAMELLDANSEN

[Antonyfw]

@OgGz1 Know anything about power transfer? I seem to remember anything over the shoulder whilst kneeling can reduce J-stroke power. Proved on an Ergo Machine contraption I believe.

[BubbaSurNorte]

Bruce, thanks a bunch for posting these up.  I started getting serious about canoeing two years ago and I've watched your videos for pointers and they've been quite helpful!

[shimanchunutakara]

gtfo it ain't rocket science

[copperbloke]

Not too clear with the explain. he's also ruddering a bit. i guess so we can see better the technique. the j could be explained more simply i think, but the guy can paddle a boat, thats clear.

[sashachip]

damn, this guy is a good paddler. It's harder than it looks folks.

[MrMoobags]

Paddlin' the school canoe? You better believe that's a paddlin'

[Tayrte]

I want to buy a canoe. Do you guys know a good brand of canoe? Is there a website of different designs? (eg. ferrari for cars)

[thebestdbzfan1]

oh god that nissan add realy freaked me out :O



[crazytacostudios]

@Zelda123Zelda12 sure?? it looks pretty real to me

[OgGz1]

@Antonyfw my paddle is much longer