Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater

Directed by Bill Mason · Starring Paul Mason, Bill Mason · 1977

Legendary canoeist Bill Mason shows two paddlers how to read rapids, plan a line and steer safely through whitewater using basic strokes.

A classic of outdoor filmmaking that makes the craft of running rapids look like pure joy.

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason shows how to read the rapids and plan a course and follow it, with complete control of the boat, using the basic paddling strokes. Running rapids will always be a calculated risk,

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