Thanks Lisa, I missed you. My wife never understood the don't point at what you don't want to hit. You know the neighbors to the north call a canoe a divorce machine. Hope you and yours are healthy. We are still on the muddy portage we spoke of earlier. Thanks for what you do. I want you to know , your videos are a comforting distraction and are essential for my strength and sanity. What YOU do helps me cope. Thank you.
Alan that’s very kind. As canoeists we are a community! I’m filming some upcoming videos to air this Winter. Squeezing out these beautiful fall days to enjoy during the harsh winter months. I’ll keep you and yours in mind.
Awesome information. I have never heard anyone else describe these signals, life saving information. I will be sharing this with my canoeing friends Thank you.
With river left/river right, am I correct when I beleive you mean to say that you point with your padle (and circle it in the air) to the actual side of the river where to "eddie out", not to the left or right side of your body which would be correct only if you face downstream. Also strongly agree to these signals and they need to be clear and visible to your companions that might be 100+ feet upstreams from you, especially in whitewater where you might have only one second (or even only a fraction of a second) to communicate, or when your visibility might be constrained due to you being below a small threshold in the river and your companions can only see your paddle held up in the air. Thank you for all your quite informative 3 minutes sessions!
I forgot to mention one thing. Lisa is such a nice lady, that she "forgot" the two most essential signs: The first one is when you join the tip of all fingers together then bring it to your mouth, then put the fingers up and spread them. "Do you have food?". The second one is when you join the tip of your index to the tip of your thumb in a circle with all other fingers also curved: "Any beer? Any Whiskey/Rhum/Tequila?". If "no" to both questions, then switch your paddle and indicate the 30 feet fall instead of the safe route. No food, no drink? No use for those guys!
That is an awesome video and something almost no one cares about, but should/must!!! BTW, if you don't bother to buy and carry a whistle, then please just don't bother canoeing.....
River right and left is always as you're facing downstream, the river is boss. If you're going upstream river right will be on your left. She confused me with that.
This was a bit confusing especially river left/right. You need to explain that better. Also might wanna come up with a signal that means go here vs look out here. May i suggest the ✌️ to eyballs then to object to look out and a firm 🫱🫲 for directions... or hand for look-out! paddle for go this way.
Thanks Lisa, I missed you. My wife never understood the don't point at what you don't want to hit. You know the neighbors to the north call a canoe a divorce machine. Hope you and yours are healthy. We are still on the muddy portage we spoke of earlier. Thanks for what you do. I want you to know , your videos are a comforting distraction and are essential for my strength and sanity. What YOU do helps me cope. Thank you.
Alan that’s very kind. As canoeists we are a community! I’m filming some upcoming videos to air this Winter. Squeezing out these beautiful fall days to enjoy during the harsh winter months. I’ll keep you and yours in mind.
Awesome information. I have never heard anyone else describe these signals, life saving information. I will be sharing this with my canoeing friends Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Established signals for a group is a solid way to start any trip. Thanks for watching.
Critical information 👍🏻
I was taught signals before I was ever let in a canoe
It keeps everyone on the same page able to help each other…just in case.
Love this channel. So much important information. Ive learned alot...thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
... Excellent video and series ..... Always Safety First ....
Always!
Yep ..excellent and very important to cover - perfect!
With river left/river right, am I correct when I beleive you mean to say that you point with your padle (and circle it in the air) to the actual side of the river where to "eddie out", not to the left or right side of your body which would be correct only if you face downstream. Also strongly agree to these signals and they need to be clear and visible to your companions that might be 100+ feet upstreams from you, especially in whitewater where you might have only one second (or even only a fraction of a second) to communicate, or when your visibility might be constrained due to you being below a small threshold in the river and your companions can only see your paddle held up in the air. Thank you for all your quite informative 3 minutes sessions!
You bring up a great point. I’m doing a follow up on river right and river left.
I forgot to mention one thing. Lisa is such a nice lady, that she "forgot" the two most essential signs: The first one is when you join the tip of all fingers together then bring it to your mouth, then put the fingers up and spread them. "Do you have food?". The second one is when you join the tip of your index to the tip of your thumb in a circle with all other fingers also curved: "Any beer? Any Whiskey/Rhum/Tequila?".
If "no" to both questions, then switch your paddle and indicate the 30 feet fall instead of the safe route. No food, no drink? No use for those guys!
Great video. You should do one on how to swim a rapid. Foot entrapment is scary -- the invisible strainer.
Great suggestion!
I so want that paddle!
It’s a 60 inch long, solid ash beaver tail with a Maine Guide grip. I have a video on how to make the leather sleeve.
@@3_Minutes_With_a_Maine_Guide yeah, but it’s the brook trout on the blade that really got me😁
That is an awesome video and something almost no one cares about, but should/must!!! BTW, if you don't bother to buy and carry a whistle, then please just don't bother canoeing.....
Lisa you mentioned river right and river left. I a future video you may want explain if that is looking down stream or up.
River right and left is always as you're facing downstream, the river is boss. If you're going upstream river right will be on your left. She confused me with that.
Thanks for the response. I like the memory tip,"The River is always the BOSS" I will not forget now.@@swirledworld340
This was a bit confusing especially river left/right. You need to explain that better. Also might wanna come up with a signal that means go here vs look out here. May i suggest the ✌️ to eyballs then to object to look out and a firm 🫱🫲 for directions... or hand for look-out! paddle for go this way.
Hmmm....that would work until the one needing to give directions has lost their paddle.
I have a follow up video on river right and river left coming up. Thanks for the input.
@josephinegibbs3902 if someone loses their paddle and doesn't have a spare the only direction they are gonna be giving is I need help... 🤣