Canoecopia 2009: Canadian Style Canoeing with the Kraikers

Bryan Hansel 23 March 2009
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Video I shot at Canoecopia 2009 at the impressive pool demonstration by the Kraikers. They were demonstrating the Canadian style to solo canoe, which as you’ll see is one of the best ways to paddle a double canoe solo.

Canoecopia sale floor from above:

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