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Canoeing and Kayaking rules explained… in a nutshell

May 24, 2012 9:12 am - MSR Team and Canoe/Kayak

Rules (in a nutshell) Sprint As stated earlier, the aim of a canoe race competition is for competitors to race each other in kayaks or canoes over a clearly-defined and unobstructed course in the shortest possible time according to the [...]
Scoring explained

May 16, 2012 4:09 am - MSR Team and Canoe/Kayak

Scoring Canoe/Kayak Sprint The aim of a canoe race competition is for competitors to race each other in kayaks or canoes over a clearly-defined and unobstructed course in the shortest possible time. Your time gives you your score. Canoe/Kayak [...]
Some basic Canoeing Techniques

May 8, 2012 4:07 am - MSR Team and Canoe/Kayak

The following techniques apply to a 2-person open ‘Canadian’ canoe and are the most common basic strokes. Forward (Power) Stroke: Hold the canoe paddle in an upright position, with one hand vertically above the other, so that the blade enters [...]
A few basic Kayaking techniques

April 30, 2012 4:05 am - MSR Team and Canoe/Kayak

Basic Kayaking Techniques If you’ve never been in a kayak, it might feel rather unstable at first. Just getting into the boat can be intimidating and paddling in a straight line is a little tricky; so take a beginner’s class [...]
Sprint and Slalom explained…

April 24, 2012 3:57 am - MSR Team and Canoe/Kayak

Canoe/Kayak Sprint Canoe sprint takes place on a straight course divided in lanes, on calm water. Each boat has its designated lane. The distances recognized by the ICF for international races are 200 metres, 500 metres, and 1000 metres. Canoe/Kayak [...]