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What Is Freestyle Canoeing?**
FreeStyle canoeing is the “art and science” of quietwater paddling. FreeStyle canoeing emphasizes smooth, efficient flatwater paddling and precision boat control. FreeStyle is a combination of techniques that integrates body, boat, and paddle in harmony. Freestyle can be applied to all canoeing situations. Many freeStylers paddle to music making it an expressive, interpretive art form. FreeStyle technique can add efficiency, grace and fun - especially fun - to almost any paddling experience. FreeStyle paddling requires no special equipment other than a boat, a paddle, a PFD, and – in most cases - a kneepad.
If you would like to experience FreeStyle paddling, attend one of the events listed below:
2008 La Louisiane FreeStyle Symposium, April 4-6, Mandeville, LA
2008 Adirondack FreeStyle Symposium, July 20-24, Star Lake, NY
2008 Midwest FreeStyle Symposium, September 5-7, Peninsula, Ohio
2008 National Interpretive FreeStyle Championships, September 6, Peninsula, Ohio
Or if you would like more information, download our FreeStyle Brochure here
2007 FreeStyle Competition Standings
FreeStyle canoeing is an activity of the American Canoe Association
** Life jackets (PFD’s) are not required for competition **
