Standing ? and shooting the rapids ??? … well , if practice makes perfect , I can tell ya that I’ve tried it several times and it doesn’t work … I was lucky to not bash my head on the rocks and retrieve a flipped canoe !!!
Hmmm - pole-ers pretty routinely stand and maneuver up and down rapids while standing. And paddlers as well. I'll certainly agree that it takes a lot of work to get there (and that I'm not even close), butfolks do do both.
I believe she is referring to class I maybe II rapids with easy lines to define. I have poled up class I rapids standing without a problem. The proper canoe for standing, such as a prospector really helps as well.
She's a pro she doesn't need one especially in flat water like that. As long as there is a life preserver in the boat you're legal. For rapids it would be wise.
Great video with a real canoe expert.
It is always a joy to see someone doing something well…and the Conovers paddle a canoe with great skill and finesse.
I was fortunate to paddle the canoe in the video when attending a workshop put on by the Conovers. The canoe felt like a leaf on the water.
It looks awesome
Just learned about the existence northwoods stroke. Thanks for showing the technique and the philosophy of the stroke.
Beautifully done.
great video. thanks for documenting this level of information.
Amazing effortless skills, beautiful canoe
This lady has amazing skill. Totally effortless.
The birch bark canoe 🛶 is amazing. Wow
Thanks for sharing
Happy paddling 🤙🛶
Stunning boat
Well that was wonderfull
Epic thumbnail. Great instructions
I’m trying to remember why Alexandra is so familiar to me. Maybe Canoe Magazine years ago… still skilled. Beautiful canoe.
Standing ? and shooting the rapids ??? … well , if practice makes perfect , I can tell ya that I’ve tried it several times and it doesn’t work … I was lucky to not bash my head on the rocks and retrieve a flipped canoe !!!
Hmmm - pole-ers pretty routinely stand and maneuver up and down rapids while standing. And paddlers as well. I'll certainly agree that it takes a lot of work to get there (and that I'm not even close), butfolks do do both.
I believe she is referring to class I maybe II rapids with easy lines to define. I have poled up class I rapids standing without a problem. The proper canoe for standing, such as a prospector really helps as well.
No life jacket??!!??
She's a pro she doesn't need one especially in flat water like that. As long as there is a life preserver in the boat you're legal. For rapids it would be wise.