Hey that sounds like a really nice ride though. Do you do any "free style solo canoe"? or "Canadian canoeing"? Have you seen the videos? Its based on having some smooth calm water and balancing right at the point of capsize, where the boat presents a tiny round profile and it spins on a dime. The idea beaing graceful 360 degree turns keeping the paddle in the water and making one forward and one backward motion. But I'm sure the champions have canoes designed for that.
Jim
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