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River Canoe Trip - Learning Moving Water Techniques - Wish We'd done it Sooner!

IamOutdoorsy

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Hi there! We spent the day on the Pollet River with our friend Rory, an accomplished canoeist and instructor and a truly great guy. I can't get over how enlightening this day was. I erroneously thought I had a reasonably decent grasp of basic techniques but what a difference just one day of training can do. Hope you enjoy, we had a whole lot of fun. I still have a whole lot to learn but I can't wait to head back out! Thank you so much Rory!

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@16prospector 5 years ago Pinned

Hi Mike and Sandra. Thank you for the opportunity to share with you some maneuvers and canoe strokes to assist in your quest to become better paddlers. I look forward to having you join me on a proper course where there is so much more to cover. Folks, spending a day with these guys is so inspiring! What you see on their videos is the real deal- they are joyful, fun loving, adventurous people who enjoy sharing their love of the great outdoors. What a great couple! Be safe out there everybody!

@mikec.8556 5 years ago

There’s absolutely nothing you guys won’t do. Your energy as a couple , friends, and just as people are

@rosemaryclose1069 5 years ago

Wow! That looks like so much fun 👍👍

@joharmon2148 5 years ago

That looks like a great time. Your both such great adventurers. Keep having fun and making videos and I'll be watching

@KristiGrounds 5 years ago

Guess we will be seeing a river camping video in the future!!!! Looking forward to it!! 🛶 🏕

@lindawoods6841 5 years ago

Wow! this is so cool! I never have river paddled before.. Those are valuable lessons. Thank you for sharing.

@jimhanson7476 5 years ago

Great new skills, and a great river to test them out on, I have been down that water may times... well done guys, you both make all your adventures fun..

@PumpkinVillage 5 years ago

That looked like a fun and great learning day. Take care, Al

@earlshaner4441 5 years ago

Hi from a wet and rainy day here in Syracuse NY USA

@IlliniBuck72 3 years ago (edited)

Wow, nice job on the canoe. My dad and I were canoers way back. I canoed in Wyoming and Idaho. Nothing better than a quiet canoe journey with a few portages. You guys seem like naturals on the water!

@richardsmith7783 5 years ago

Wow welcome back my two beautiful friends?

@addyliciousjoyal2223 5 years ago

Glad to tag along with you Sandra and Mike. A very well spent day paddling. Your friend who helped seems very nice 👍
Blessings from Manitoba ❣👍

@jimsoltner8978 5 years ago

I like the skid plate, great improvement. That looked like quite a trip.

@melvinroehm821 5 years ago

That just had to be fun...nice river to canoe

@harrygr218 5 years ago

another great new adventure, thanks

@lynnebunning7273 5 years ago

That water does indeed look very cold. Well done. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍💙💙💙💙💙💙

@TennesseeMtnMan 5 years ago

Y’all learned some valuable skills !!! 👍 Enjoyed the magnificent scenery too !!! Seeing Sandra’s eyes get big when approaching the rapids was a big hit at our house 😳...!! Love you guys !!!!