The Duffek Stroke - Intro to Canoeing - How to Canoe

The Duffek Stroke will turn your boat towards the offside of your canoe. Plant the paddle in at 45 degrees to your canoe, plant for a short period of time and then go straight into powerful strokes as you do lose some speed using a duffek stroke. Thank you for watching.

Intro to Canoeing is a free resource that shows everything you will need to know about getting on the water in a canoe. Filmed on location in Western North Carolina and Australia, this video breaks down all the important safety needs and tips that are needed. This is a totally free resource so please share and comment as your support will continue this kind of free instruction.

Instruction from three time world cup champion Jez, who will show you step by step how to get into canoeing. Thanks for watching.

With thanks to
Falling Creek Camp
Mad River Canoes
Kokatat
Snap Dragon
Stio
Mountain Khakis