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Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater

Path of the Paddle: Doubles Whitewater

| 27 min

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.


Credits
  • director
    Bill Mason
  • commentary
    Bill Mason
  • editing
    Bill Mason
  • producer
    William Brind
  • executive producer
    Colin Low
  • camera
    Ken Buck
  • sound
    Bev Davidson
  • sound editing
    John Knight
  • re-recording
    Michel Descombes
  • music
    Larry Crosley
  • music recording
    Roger Lamoureux

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