Freestyle Canoeing Clinic
2003- An Introduction to Precision
Technique in
Solo Paddling
we will sponsor the same clinic in 2008
On Saturday and Sunday,
Summer instruction in freestyle
canoeing will be offered by Karen Knight, an internationally acclaimed
freestyle canoeist and instructor.
"As a student of Ms. Knight, I can attest to her
excellent instructional
methods and also to the positive influence freestyle technique has had
in all aspects of my canoeing experience from touring to whitewater. If
canoeing engages you, I recommend broadening your experience and
improving your overall skill through this dimension in paddling. It will
definitely refresh the relationship with your canoe!"
I think Randa said this
Here's what I said "
Karen is the National Champ, an amazing teacher, super
performer, she's good looking, shared a hot beer with me after an earlier course
and I keep a copy of her email
under my pillow and one next to my heart."
The dates,
open 2008 The hours, 8: a.m. to 4: p.m. The place,
Anglers Inn on the Potomac River. The cost is $75 per day.
Class are limited to seven persons to facilitate individual attention.
Solo flat water canoe, pads and paddles will be furnished.
Please contact
Karen Knight
for more information and directions,
weekday/weekends), or my e-mail, . A course outline
will be provided if you wish to register for the program.
Here is a definition
Karen
came up with
What is Freestyle Canoeing? Some people refer to this form of flat water
canoeing as "the art and science of quiet water paddling," while others liken it
to figure skating on water or Tai Chi with a canoe. Done in a solo or tandem
canoe, this graceful form of paddling emphasizes fine boat control and paddle
precision. In addition, freestyle helps to enhance body awareness, coordination
and balance, thus allowing you to be one with your boat and the water. These
advanced techniques may be applicable on quiet water or whitewater, destination
or non-destination paddling. A small number of freestyle canoeists find pleasure
paddling their boats to music, thus making freestyle an interpretive, expressive
experience. In essence freestyle will add performance and fun to any paddling
adventure.
