FreeStyle Canoeing is the “art and science” of quietwater paddling.
FreeStyle Canoeing emphasizes smooth, efficient flatwater paddling and precision boat control.
FreeStyle can be applied to all canoeing situations.
Many FreeStyle Canoeists paddle to music, making an expressive, interpretive art form.
FreeStyle paddling requires no special equipment other than a boat, a paddle, a life jacket, and in most cases a kneeling pad.
The FreeStyle Canoeing Committee is a group of dedicated canoeists whose purpose is to:
- Promote FreeStyle Canoeing as a convenient lifestyle sport and encourage its growth through the development of recreational and educational programs.
- Foster the development of FreeStyle paddling skills through the establishment and maintenance of an instructional curriculum.
- Develop an instructional format and train and certify instructors, to provide interested students with information on FreeStyle technique.
- Develop competitive events emphasizing FreeStyle paddling skills, and encourage participation.
Marc Ornstein compiled this video of Functional FreeStyle Canoeing for use at the Quietwater Symposium, East Lansing, Michigan:
View Marc’s excellent
And here are some videos, courtesy of our friend John Powell, showing FreeStyle techniques being used in functional, every day paddling…
Hidden Creek, Slippery Rock, PA
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