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Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic

Path of the Paddle: Solo Basic

Part of Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series

1977•28m
Documentary

This short film from canoeist Bill Mason illustrates the joy and poetry of paddling solo. All the basic strokes used to control the canoe are rendered with perfect clarity through animated lines. Part of 'Path of the Paddle: Quiet Water', in Bill Mason's Path of the Paddle Series.

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Production

ONF | NFB

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Bill Mason

Bill Mason

Himself

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