So before stepping into that canoe, let’s learn how to steer! Step One: Establish Responsibility. Before canoeing, always make sure that each person knows what they are doing. In a two-person canoe, the paddler in the bow (front) of the canoe controls m

If both people in the canoe do this at the same time and on the same side this will cause the canoe to move laterally through the water. It is possible to steer with this stroke but it is not efficient or recommended. The only time this stroke can be used

How to Steer and Paddle a Canoe : How to do Duffek Strokes in Canoeing. Learn the duffek stroke for flatwater canoeing in this free series of outdoor extreme sports videos from our kayak and canoe expert. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user e