How to Paddle a Tandem Canoe | Tandem Canoeing Essentials

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In this video, we look at how to paddle a tandem canoe, including tandem canoeing essentials such as getting into and out of a canoe, how to decide where to sit in the canoe and basic rescue techniques.
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[@PaddleTV]

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[@alexanderlawson1649]

Hey certainly worthwhile info, great, thanks that u guys out there are posting stuff for people like me who have never faced a capsize situation, thats useful stuff, we all need to be reminded about, from time to time. May you live long and prosper.

[@perlamccoskey]

It really is a easily explained simple canoeing basic reference. I am using your link when organizing trip(s). Thank you!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Some beautiful shots in this vid.

[@kennethcoval4970]

I know I'm a year late but I can't tell if this is being creepy or legit

[@interspace1529]

Thank you very much for this video

[@mikebohemia1947]

Thanks, very helpful.

[@tombeckett4340]

Thanks great job 👍🇨🇦

[@MsKlasz]

Great explanations. Thank you!

[@AlwaysSmilingTW]

Great video!

[@PaddleTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Xtremecraft24]

The best video for beginners out there so far!

[@jeffersongarcia5682]

Nice video

[@gbsk12]

They should also say the bow person is the "eyes" of the canoe, especially paddling streams or water with lots of hazards.

[@reidcrosby6241]

Great point

[@tombeckett4340]

Thanks 👍🇨🇦

[@Ajd930]

I have an aluminum Grumman, when trying to recover from a capsize it holds a lot of water when rolled back upright. Is this the canoe or something I'm doing wrong?

[@steveallison320]

Probably both. It isn't just the material but also the shape of the canoe and your ability to break any suction created by the water. Trying to flip a canoe by yourself in open water is super challenging. Paddle with other folks and learn the T rescue.

[@sanantonio9463]

Literally almost had an aneurysm with the music in the beginning, I was wearing ear buds lmao

[@aliyiapatterson-brooks5646]

San Antonio you’ve never lied!

[@charlesoliver5834]

I immediately noticed the bow person not feathering her blade as she moved to the "reach" position, which she also missed. The constant carrying of the paddle forward as she did will lead to fatigue and soreness in the shoulders.

[@elvatoz]

👊🏾🙏

[@christineblack4654]

is it possible that both just sit instead of knelling?

[@PaddleTV]

Yup. That's not a problem. You have more control when kneeling, but much more comfort sitting.

[@christineblack4654]

@@PaddleTV thanks :)

[@aceous99]

noice

[@chriswalls5831]

Came up new idea electric canoes

[@justincase9503]

The title is misleading. This video explains very, very little on how to paddle a canoe.

[@IMP3TIGO]

Yeah, pretty useless video. Showing how to rescue a canoe when there is another canoe with you was just silly.

[@wardyboy26]

Did you really just come on here and post that...

[@Nate-cm9jp]

@@IMP3TIGO This is actually a very useful tip if you capsize

[@blloizzo]

There are multiple videos in this series which explain other aspects of canoeing if you are interested in learning more.

[@N2.W8S]

​@@wardyboy26 came here to learn how to paddle a canoe...and there was very little information on how to paddle a canoe.

[@natureisreality]

Cool video except for the fact that there’s no instructions on paddling, i.e. techniques, etc.

[@adampierce3771]

Why can’t they just say front or back paddler 🤦‍♂️

[@corgan0]

but you didn't teach how to paddle? also, beginners don't know what the word "stern" means.

[@JanYi2023]

Or you always can call 911