Instructional descriptions, tips, and videos on the art of canoeing, for the beginners as well as experienced paddlers:

Video Teaching Series

How to Steer & Paddle a Canoe
(Video Series)
Presented by Expert Village: How-to videos and articles from credentialed experts..

Basic Maneuvers For Solo Whitewater Canoeing
(Video Series)
Presented by Expert Village: How-to videos and articles from credentialed experts..

White Water Canoeing Gear
(Video Series)
Presented by Expert Village: How-to videos and articles from credentialed experts..

 

Other Interesting Sources

Reading The Water
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A discussion of the factors influencing water flow.  When traveling down an unknown river, every boater ought to know how to spot rapids and falls so that they can navigated as required.

Paddle Strokes Page 1
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Nice, if not lengthy, descriptions of various canoe paddling strokes.  Here's where to start for the classic strokes we all know and love.

Paddle Strokes Page 2 The J-Stroke of course, but ever hear of the Indian Stroke and Box-Stroke Pivot?  Well neither had we until collecting this bit of info.  Here's where we'll try and pass on the more obscure canoe strokes to go out and try.