Westwood Outdoors was created by Andrew and Carole Westwood in order to provide a site where people can find information on paddling techniques, tips and ideas all pertaining to kayaking and canoeing. Our River Notes page highlights recent articles, new instructional concepts, and paddling techniques.
THIS IS CANOEING
THIS IS CANOEING is a 2-disc celebration of canoeing, showcasing top single-blade paddlers in their pursuit of remote wilderness journeys or challenging white water. Multi-award winning film maker, Justine Curgenven captures the essence of canoeing in 12 short films. From open canoe slalom races to 1,000 mile birchbark expeditions, Justine provides insights into the diversity of the sport and the influential people who tell it's story. Immerse yourself in this globe-trotting 3 hours of adventure to world class canoeing destinations in Canada, the United States, Scotland & Wales.
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KEVIN CALLAN - BECKY MASON - PAUL MASON - MARK SCRIVER - ANDREW WESTWOOD - KAREN KNIGHT - BOB FOOTE - RAY GOODWIN - WENDY GRATER - CHRIS COOPER - DAVE ROSSETTER - ELI HELBERT - JOHN 'KAZ' KAZIMIERCZYK - HAILEY THOMPSON - CAROLYN PETERSON
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CANOEING DVD - By Andrew Westwood
Canoeing is the must-have instructional DVD for those interested in maximizing their enjoyment of the canoe. Through seasoned instructor Andrew Westwood's thoughtful and concise breakdown of canoeing principles, skills and techniques, solo and tandem paddlers alike will reap the rewards of this DVD. If you're a first-time paddler or a seasoned camper; whether you enjoy small day trips around local lakes and slow-moving rivers, overnight trips or long expeditions, Canoeing will make you want to get back on the water! >
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CANOEING - Essential Skills and Safety
Whether you enjoy small day trips around local lakes and slow-moving rivers, overnight trips or expeditions, Andrew Westwoods thoughtful and clear breakdown of canoeing principles, skills and techniques make this book a must-have for solo and tandem paddlers who are interested in maximizing their enjoyment of the canoe. >
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This year the ACA NA OC Championships will be on an artifical course at the Aventure Sports Center International, McHenry, Maryland, USA , to be held from Friday August 6th to Sunday August 8th. Check out this link and go to the Media page for a video on the site. Looks very exciting!
http://www.adventuresportscenter.com
Contact Page Working!
We now can get your info and queries! Firewalls were having little hissy fits but our webmaster has subdued them into submission.
Thanks for your patience!!
Carole
If your trying to contact us …
It seems like the evil god of computers is at it again. Seems the site we are linking the contact page to is being fussy and won’t let people’s mail come through.
As broadcasters used to say, “Please stand by as we correct the difficulty…” I will post a thumbs-up as soon as this is fixed.
In the meantime, pray for rain!! Or can someone give us some of the rain out west?
CW
Paddle Canada Canoe Instructor Clinic out West!
May 27 – 30 saw instructors from across Alberta, and some from BC through to Manitoba, meet at Canoe Meadows along the spectacular Kananakis River. Bringing together nearly 40 instructors and skills candidates, Paddle Alberta hosts wanted to create momentum for the new Paddle Canada Moving Water Instructional Program. The success of the weekend could be measured by the numerous certifications by beginner to advanced skills candidates as well as The Calendar page has been updated! A good part of the summer will be dedicated to getting the Paddle Canada Canoeing Program underway. Andrew has had a key role in developing the Whitewater section of the Program. Course information can be found at the site addresses attached. If you have any inquiries, contact us! MITH describes the technique used to carve your canoe smoothly through eddy turns, S turns and peel outs. Carving maximizes the benefits of hull features to control the arcing path of the canoe and maintain its stability. Momentum is necessary to move the canoe in an arcing path toward, and across, the eddy line.The skill of a carving taps into two types of momentum; forward and turning momentum.Momentum comes from either forward strokes or from gaining speed from descending the gradient of The 2 X 4 refers to the use of the two forward strokes (the onside and the cross forward) and four stroke elements to provide complete control of the solo canoe. The skill builds on the concept of carving, or paddling an arcing path. Picture the canoe in motion with the bow cradled by bow waves. By using the 2 X 4 technique you can control how these bow waves direct the canoe’s path (much like the reins on a horse). The Well, I’ve just been on the phone with our webmaster and now our site is ready to be played with! We will get the articles for 2×4, MITH and others as soon as we can. Stay tuned! Carole Looking forward to 2010!! My what a year! I’ve been sidelined due to injury and surgery but am getting back into the swing of things. It’s amazing how short a time it takes for the body’s muscles to atrophy. Here’s hoping the muscles also have memory!! Andrew has been busy with Paddle Canada in helping to create and launching the new Canoe Instruction Program. The word is out and everyone is VERY excited! More to follow soon … Andrew, along with Mark Scriver and
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Courses and Events for 2010
Canoe Techniques: MITH
Momentum
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CARVING USING THE INSIDE CIRCLE : The 2 X 4 Forward Stroke Technique - Developed by Andrew Westwood
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Helluva year! Update….
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