
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, but risk diminishes with skill and knowledge. The strokes can be used in endless combination to reduce the risks of whitewater canoeing and increase the sheer joy and exuberance. Part of 'Path of the Paddle: Whitewater', in Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series.

Bill Mason
Himself

Mystery of the Nile
Mystery of the Nile

Amazon
Amazon

River of Gold
River of Gold

Fall 2
Fall 2

Jamna - The River Story
Jamna - The River Story

Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic
Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic

Path of the Paddle: Doubles Basic
Path of the Paddle: Doubles Basic

Path of the Paddle: Solo Whitewater
Path of the Paddle: Solo Whitewater

Rapids Ahead/Bear Country
Rapids Ahead/Bear Country

Ungezähmt - Im Fluss des Lebens
Ungezähmt - Im Fluss des Lebens

Big River Man
Big River Man

Quando i tedeschi non sapevano nuotare
Quando i tedeschi non sapevano nuotare