What is FreeStyle Canoeing?

FreeStyle canoeing is the "art and science" of quietwater paddling.  FreeStyle canoeing emphasizes smooth, efficient flatwater paddling and precision boat control.  FreeStyle is a combination of techniques that integrates body, boat, and paddle in harmony.  FreeStyle can be applied to all canoeing situations.  Many FreeStylers paddle to music making an expressible, interpretive art form.  FreeStyle paddling requires no special equipment other than a boat, a paddle, a PFD, and, in most cases, a kneepad.




2010-2011 FreeStyle Events
2010 Midwest FreeStyle Symposium, Peninsula, Ohio September 10-12
2011 FloridaFreeStyle Symposium March 18-21, Yulee, Florida
2011 Adirondack FreeStyle Symposium, July 10-15, Ray Brook, New York


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The 2009 National Interpretive Freestyle Canoe Competition was held at the
2009 Midwest FreeStyle Canoeing Symposium in Peninsula, Ohio. 
The Men's and women's solo classes were combined into one class.  The results of the competitions are as follows:




Marc Ornstein, New York - Gold Medal
 Anita Lamour, Michigan - Silver Medal
 Ron Young, Kentucky - Bronze Medal




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