Can someone help me with canoeing?

Question

Would anyone be able to help me with canoeing?

would you be able to explain to me about how to paddle in a straight line and explain the various strokes?

thanks

Answer 1

First, Put your two legs on the side(inside) so it balances.

Second, push yourself out.

Third, paddle one down one up.

        

                               Hope it helps ^^

Answer 2

Single canoe? Double canoe?

Strokes to learn: Stop/brake stroke, forward/power stroke, back stroke, draw stroke, sweep stroke plus brace strokes.

Each need be mastered for both left and right side control or effect. There are a hundred texts explaining how to do this. Now there are also CDs and videos. Search, KENT FORD. Better get professional instruction.

Answer 3

I used to be a canoeing instructor....it's a lot easier to demonstrate a physical paddling skill than to explain it in writing!  I seriously recommend taking an introductory lesson.  They are often available through specialized Kayak/Canoe retail stores, sometimes larger sports stores like REI, and even sometimes through the American Red Cross.  Now, having said that, here goes anyway:

Hold the paddle correctly.  The higher hand goes on the top of the grip, not down on the shaft.  The power from the stroke is provided by pushing down and back with the upper hand, while the lower hand grips the paddle shaft lightly and guides it.  A common mistake beginning paddlers make is in trying to drag the paddle through the water with their lower hand & arm, very inefficient!

The stern (back) paddler has responsibility for most of the steering action.  The basic stroke for going in a straight line is a 'J' stroke.  As you push the paddle alongside the canoe and back, you end the stroke by pushing outwards and away from the canoe a bit.  This provides a counter-force to the straight stroke, which tends to push the canoe towards the side opposite the stroke, the little 'J' at the end brings it back into line.

The bow (front) paddler simply provides a straight stroke.  Learning to 'feather' the blade (turning it sidewise a bit) when pulling it from the water will prevent splashing the stern paddler all the time!

A sweep stroke is a wide stroke, reaching well out and away from the side of the canoe.  That stroke can be used by the bow paddler to turn the canoe on their own or to help the stern paddler turn, and is especially useful if you need to quickly avoid an obstacle.

Backstrokes (a push with the paddle) can slow and stop the canoe, and can also be used to quickly turn.  If a forward stroke and a back-paddle are used together on opposite sides of the boat, a very quick 'spin turn' can be achieved.

Those are the basic strokes.  It is best to practice them in flat, calm water until you get a feel for how each one affects your boat.  It is even better to get proper lessons!  Be safe, wear your lifejacket!

Answer 4

I would love to come help you learn how to stroke. Canoe humor, couldn't help myself.