I've been paddling canoes and kayaks for more than 40 years and many, many thousands of miles and I learned some new tricks from watching this. Can't imagine anyone interested in paddling who wouldn't benefit as well.
That was fun to watch! I could imagine the natural “intimidation factor” of paddling with her 🙂 You did well! I’m going to try adjusting my seating position to “face my stroke” and see how that changes things for me. Another great video & kudos for the idea and execution! 👏🏻😀
Heading out in a canoe for the first time in ages and this video was everything I could have asked for in terms of what to do/work on. Thanks so much to you both!
That sculling draw stroke is the primary stroke used in a coracle. Since the coracle is round, or nearly so, the standard canoe stroke will just cause the coracle to spin and go nowhere! I use it to bring a dinghy into a crowded dinghy dock where rowing is impossible. I do the draw sculling stroke with one oar over the bow of the dinghy--the coracle stroke!
Great video! I took solo lessons with Becky more than 30 years ago when I got my first Prospector and it upped my enjoyment of paddling tenfold. All these years later, with a new Keewaydin 16 canoe that’s quite different, I’m taking more lessons from her this summer. I want to learn the possibilities and limitations of this new canoe and to learn some techniques for my older knees and body. Becky is an awesome instructor and I really encourage anyone who wants to up their solo paddling game to take lessons with her.
Cool ton cours d’aviron. Ça me rappelle de beaux souvenirs lorsque j’étais monitrice au Camp Claret au moment où j’ai pris des cours de canot pour l’enseigner la saison suivante. Le coup en J, le coup à 90 degrés. Par contre, je n’ai pas reconnu le coup en 8… C’est super ! Bravo!
Amazing video, what a shame being living in London UK, otherwise I would be taking lessons from her to improve my solo canoeing techniques. I can’t wait to the next weekend to go to the river and practice 🛶.
Been canoeing solo in the BWCA for years and I always just power stroke until I cant lift my shoulders at the end of the week. She makes it look so easy.
This was great. I learned a few things I have been struggling with. I noticed Becky was kneeling almost right at the centre point of her canoe against her yoke. I see you were kneeling fairly far back from it and wonder if you think that makes much of a difference in handling when solo. Is the closest to that point crucial? Thanks for making this video.
The closest to the pivot point, the easiest it is to turn the canoe. I have a 16,6 prospector and the kneeling twart lower my body and helps a lot at controlling the canoe, especially in windy conditions. I also add extra weight to the front of the boat on windy days to trim the canoe flush to the waterline.
Wow shes awesome . I learned a lot , I can't wait to put it into practice. I just wish she had a better mic . Kinda far away and hard to hear at times ....... Its all about the paddle . Good video . Thank you .
I have so many questions! What was that thing you were kneeling on? Looked like a beanbag. Is it better than a foam pad? It looked like you had a kevlar Prospector, but what was Becky paddling?
Hey, we were kneeling on a stuff sack (Looked like a 20 to 25 liters) filled with foam in it. And four our knees we had foam squares at the bottom of the canoe. Both of us were ridding kevlar prospector canoes.
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Great video Marty!
I've been paddling canoes and kayaks for more than 40 years and many, many thousands of miles and I learned some new tricks from watching this. Can't imagine anyone interested in paddling who wouldn't benefit as well.
before paddling with her I thought I knew how to paddle.... lol Which technique did you learn and that you are looking forward to practice?
That was fun to watch! I could imagine the natural “intimidation factor” of paddling with her 🙂 You did well! I’m going to try adjusting my seating position to “face my stroke” and see how that changes things for me. Another great video & kudos for the idea and execution! 👏🏻😀
Glad you enjoyed it! I Loved vlogging with Becky!
Hi Becky! So glad to see you again. Still paddling in northern Japan!
I really like the teaching technique of looking at the label for teaching the J-stroke. Thanks for the tip.
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Heading out in a canoe for the first time in ages and this video was everything I could have asked for in terms of what to do/work on. Thanks so much to you both!
Sick that’s awesome! 🙌🙌
Becky's teaching style! 🙏 👌
Right!?
That looked like so much fun! Becky is a great teacher! I'm going to have to try some of these strokes when I get out in my canoe this year!
She is amazing!!! :)
Lessons from a legend, wow!! You are a lucky man Marty!
Indeed! Thanks for watching!
That sculling draw stroke is the primary stroke used in a coracle.
Since the coracle is round, or nearly so, the standard canoe stroke will just cause the coracle to spin and go nowhere!
I use it to bring a dinghy into a crowded dinghy dock where rowing is impossible. I do the draw sculling stroke with one oar over the bow of the dinghy--the coracle stroke!
She's got skills! great video I have never seen using a bag for a solo seat. Excellent.
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Best video EVER!!! Terrific instructor. Student with a great attitude!
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Extremely helpful. Thank you very much. That lady is amazing.
Legend indeed!!!
That was SO informative! I want to try those skills. Relatively new to solo canoeing and this is helpful. Thanks, Marty
You are welcome!!! Glad you liked it!
Excellent video and Becky is a super star. Thank you.
She is!!!!
Beautiful! Thank you Becky and Marty
Becky is my new hero. ❤
Legend!
I learnt so much! What a great teacher. Legendary.
Thanks my friend!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! I took solo lessons with Becky more than 30 years ago when I got my first Prospector and it upped my enjoyment of paddling tenfold. All these years later, with a new Keewaydin 16 canoe that’s quite different, I’m taking more lessons from her this summer. I want to learn the possibilities and limitations of this new canoe and to learn some techniques for my older knees and body. Becky is an awesome instructor and I really encourage anyone who wants to up their solo paddling game to take lessons with her.
Very nice testimonial Denise!!! Becky is pretty awesome!
What a sweet Lady
Great teacher
very sweet indeed!!!!
How does this video only have 12K views? Super informative and paddling that blue beauty is great content!
Thank you! What was your favourite part?
Dear Becky,
a nice lesson
Greetings Frank
she's awesome!!!
This was a fantastic vid, thanks for posting this!
Thanks 🙏
What an accomplishment Marty to be taught by a legend.
Indeed!!!
great detailed info thanks
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That was very helpful and full of great tips! 👍🏻
So glad! Thank you!
Great and useful video. I learned a lot. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Cool ton cours d’aviron. Ça me rappelle de beaux souvenirs lorsque j’étais monitrice au Camp Claret au moment où j’ai pris des cours de canot pour l’enseigner la saison suivante. Le coup en J, le coup à 90 degrés. Par contre, je n’ai pas reconnu le coup en 8…
C’est super ! Bravo!
Merci :)
Sweet!
Duuude!!
Amazing video, what a shame being living in London UK, otherwise I would be taking lessons from her to improve my solo canoeing techniques. I can’t wait to the next weekend to go to the river and practice 🛶.
she is awesome at it its very impressive!!!
This woman is such a badass. Love it!
She's sooo talented!
Been canoeing solo in the BWCA for years and I always just power stroke until I cant lift my shoulders at the end of the week. She makes it look so easy.
This was great. I learned a few things I have been struggling with. I noticed Becky was kneeling almost right at the centre point of her canoe against her yoke. I see you were kneeling fairly far back from it and wonder if you think that makes much of a difference in handling when solo. Is the closest to that point crucial? Thanks for making this video.
the closer to the pivot point the better indeed :) I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
The closest to the pivot point, the easiest it is to turn the canoe. I have a 16,6 prospector and the kneeling twart lower my body and helps a lot at controlling the canoe, especially in windy conditions. I also add extra weight to the front of the boat on windy days to trim the canoe flush to the waterline.
Wow shes awesome . I learned a lot , I can't wait to put it into practice. I just wish she had a better mic . Kinda far away and hard to hear at times ....... Its all about the paddle . Good video . Thank you .
Thanks :) she is awesome!
I have so many questions!
What was that thing you were kneeling on? Looked like a beanbag. Is it better than a foam pad?
It looked like you had a kevlar Prospector, but what was Becky paddling?
Hey, we were kneeling on a stuff sack (Looked like a 20 to 25 liters) filled with foam in it. And four our knees we had foam squares at the bottom of the canoe. Both of us were ridding kevlar prospector canoes.
Do a shot every time Becky says “Marty”
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Bro thought he was advanced 😂😂😂 no canoeist ever says that
The masks outside :( otherwise, a brilliant video- thanks
hahaha yup..... lol....