This is Canoeing DVD - A Review

[Adrian Cooper]

I’ve been given a preview of this DVD by Justine Curgenven and what an superb DVD it is. Now I know the phrase ‘Something for everyone’ is a bit hackneyed but it really applies to this production. There are 12 short films, each well worth watching, with a total viewing time of 3 hours, excellent value.

The DVD covers the whole spectrum of canoeing from recreation, expeditioning and competition.

The filming is excellent with some fantastic scenery and some creative use of headcams for some river descents.

There are some biographical pieces (featuring our own Ray Goodwin), some documentary style pieces but also, for the escapists, some ‘canoe porn’.

Most of the filming takes place in either Canada or the UK and enthusiasts will see the favourites of the Petawawa and Scotland.

The whole scope of the canoeing art is covered to some extent or other, wilderness tripping, hard steep creeking, canoe freestyle, open canoe slalom. I’m not normally a great fan of competition but the open canoe slalom was really quite enjoyable and I spotted a great quote which suited me ‘’I enjoy practicing more than competing’’.

I’m going to have to admit to my favourite bits which are the Rannock Moor section with Dave Rossetter and the Mountain River section expeditioning in North Western Canada. Both a lovely mixture of technical paddling, fantastic scenery and the outdoor experience.

Whilst I would definitely recommend this DVD to any canoeist, be warned, once you have finished, you will be on the internet booking your trip to the Canadian outback.

PS. Just to name-drop, featured paddlers include:

Kevin Callan
Becky Mason
Paul Mason
Mark Scriver
Andrew Westwood
Karen Knight
Bob Foote
Wendy Crater
Ray Goodwin
Dave Rossetter
Chris Cooper
John Kazimierczyk
Eli Herbert
Andy Walker
Hailey Thompson
Carolyn Peterson

[John N]

Having watched a no. of Justines This is the sea DVD's I wouldn't have expected anything less.
Do you have to return your copy or can I get a sneak preview before putting a copy in Rob's Xmas stocking?

[Adrian Cooper]

You'll find my car at the club on Sundays, it's the one marked 'Library'. :-P

[bordercanoe]

The DVD is rolling out this Friday 12th March. Great Stuff!

[Lindisfarne]

Thanks for recommending this one.......

Got my copy last week and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.


Neil.