Every year, OSSCC offers canoe lessons to teach you safe canoeing practices, and canoe strokes and skills to navigate safely on the water. Whether you are a newbie to the club or a member who has been with us for a while, it never hurts to review and practice the basic canoe strokes we learn in our courses and use on our many trips. Each stroke has a purpose. Do you know what they do? Below are links to resource materials to assist with providing a better understanding of basic canoe strokes we should know and have learned in our lessons.
Forward and Back Stroke -includes video
J-Stroke & Canadian C-Stroke (Stern) – includes video
Draw and Cross-Bow Draw Stroke – includes video
Pry Stroke
Videos
Path of the Paddle: Double Basics (Bill & Paul Mason)
PADDLING POSITIONS – Should you kneel or sit in a canoe? – Paddle TV
3 Golden Rules of Canoeing Technique
How to Canoe – 3 Key Strokes all Paddlers Should Know –PaddleTV
Tadem Canoe Basics (Paul & Willa Mason)
Tandem Canoe Essentials (Paul & Willa Mason)
Essential Strokes for Tandem Maneuvers – Westwood Outdoors
How to Develop Good Technique for Paddling a Canoe – Paddle TV