Path of the Paddle: Solo Whitewater

Directed by Bill Mason · Starring Bill Mason · 1977

Canoeing legend Bill Mason shows how to read a rapid, find the deep-water channel and steer a solo canoe through whitewater—and how to survive the swim when things go wrong.

Master paddler Bill Mason makes river-reading clear and compelling, with real whitewater thrills and lessons that still hold up.

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason explains clearly how to locate a deep water channel by reading the rapids and how to apply paddling strokes and manoeuvres to steer the canoe where you want it to go. It also depi

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